Let's HEAL!

Elizabeth Jones

Hey, Empowered Survivors! Welcome to Let's HEAL! I'm your host, Beth Jones, aka the HEALing Mentor. My mission is to inspire and mentor other survivors of trauma and abuse as they walk their healing pathways. I’m here to help you become fiercely devoted to your healing, turning your pain into your power. My experience tells me that the measure of trauma and abuse is not the events or experiences we’ve had as victims; instead, the real measure is the effect on our lives and how we survive, including how we behave in our closest relationships. For many of us, our survivorship is unhealthy and painful, often laced with more trauma and abuse, but there comes a point when we’re given an opportunity to heal. I am blessed to have stepped on my healing pathway in June 2020, and my journey since then has taught me that the healing process takes us through a series of actions to Hope, Evolve, & Love. Knowing true love is the endgame because being able to love across a wide range of relationships brings joy and purpose to our lives and meaning to our existence. Ultimately, knowing love is THE reason to HEAL. That’s why we're all about healing on this show, and through our guests, we will explore HEALing in action. Sometimes, I'll share my journey. Other times, we'll hear from fellow survivors about their transformational healing experiences, bringing purpose to their pain and shining light in the darkness of this world. We'll also have conversations with gifted healers and learn about various resources and tools from those who support us on our journeys. Come on, everybody, Let's HEAL!

  1. Ep 44: Our Journey from Addiction and Trauma to the Altar

    2D AGO

    Ep 44: Our Journey from Addiction and Trauma to the Altar

    In this deeply personal episode, Beth sits down with her fiancé, Eddy Anderson. Eddy shares his journey from being a star athlete masking internal pain to hitting rock bottom with addiction and incarceration. He reveals the pivotal moment his mother told him, "Secrets have been killing our family," and how the Men of Nehemiah program in Dallas, TX, helped him find true recovery. Beth also opens up about her own healing journey, discussing how she had to confront an unconscious bias from her childhood that was blocking her from finding love. Together, they explore the power of truth, the danger of isolation, and the joy of finding a partner who understands the language of healing. -- CHAPTERS --00:00 A Family Secret Revealed 00:42 Introduction to Let's Heal with Beth Jones 01:44 Meet Eddie Anderson: A Journey of Transformation 02:12 The Road to Healthy Love 04:45 Eddie's Background and Struggles 12:39 The Turning Point: Men of Nehemiah 15:36 Healing Through Recovery Work 27:57 The Power of Healing and Love 33:36 Rediscovering Faith and Role Models 34:44 Creating Inclusive Relationship Lists 36:16 Unconscious Bias and Dating Experiences 37:56 Spiritual Guidance and Realizations 39:37 Meeting and Reflecting on Relationships 46:35 Healing and Community Reconnection 55:16 Celebrating Love and Future Plans -- FREE RESOURCE --✨ Download: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal -- CONNECT WITH BETH --✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/✨ TikTok → BethJonesHEALingMentor ✨ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjoneshealingmentor/ -- CONNECT WITH EDDY ANDERSON --✨ Facebook: ttps://www.facebook.com/share/17uceGzxRp/✨ TikTok: EddyAnderson1 (@realtalkeddy1)

    1h 2m
  2. Ep 43: How to Love Difficult People Well

    JAN 27

    Ep 43: How to Love Difficult People Well

    Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of people pleasing, constantly putting out fires to keep everyone happy, only to realize you've completely lost yourself in the process? What if the way you're trying to show love is actually destroying your relationships and keeping you from experiencing God's unconditional love?In this episode, I sit down with Katina Wilkins, author of Love is Complicated, to unpack the exhausting reality of loving difficult people without sacrificing yourself. Katina shares her rock-bottom moment of realizing she felt no love for her own family because she was trapped in performance-based love. Together, we explore the massive difference between being a "peacekeeper" (acting out of fear) and a "peacemaker" (acting from love), and how to set boundaries that honor both God and yourself.In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ The critical difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking. ✨ Why 1 Corinthians 13 is often misinterpreted in ways that keep us small. ✨ How to identify if you're operating from performance-based love. ✨ Strategies for dealing with family members who keep a record of wrongs. ✨ My personal story of losing my identity in a 33-year marriage. ✨ How to love difficult people without sacrificing your mental health or sense of self.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles00:22 Welcome to Let's Heal with Beth Jones01:14 Guest Introduction: Katina Wilkins02:43 Katina's Journey and Book: Love is Complicated05:34 Understanding Love Through Faith08:00 Personal Reflections on Love and Healing11:55 Childhood Influences and People Pleasing15:20 The Impact of Parental Relationships18:14 The Path to Self-Love and Healing31:58 The Difference Between Peacekeeping and Peacemaking37:33 Clarifying Remote Control Dynamics38:25 Biblical Manipulation and Family Dynamics38:53 Setting Boundaries with Love41:30 Challenges of Forgiveness and Moving Forward44:02 Addressing Long Lists of Transgressions53:24 Judgment vs. Setting Boundaries01:05:44 Practical Application of Bible Study01:09:55 Conclusion and Contact Information-- FREE RESOURCES --✨ Download: Empowered Survivors' The Healing Quick Start Guide Empowered Survivors/Heal ✨Podcast on TV: BraveHeartsTV Network launch premiering February 5, 2026 Let's Heal Podcast TV -- CONNECT WITH KATINA WILKINS –✨ Website: https://mbmlifecoaching.com/✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katina.wilkins-- CONNECT WITH BETH -✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/✨ TikTok → TikTok✨ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjoneshealingmentor/#howtoheal #healingmentor #healingjourney #peoplepleasing #traumarecovery

    1h 14m
  3. Ep 42: Heal to Date or Date to Heal?

    JAN 15

    Ep 42: Heal to Date or Date to Heal?

    Is it better to heal before you date, or date to heal? Beth Jones and Dating Coach Leandra Frey tackle the realities of love after loss. From the "One Year Rule" regarding divorce to identifying "pink flags" before they burn you, this episode provides a roadmap for conscious dating. Beth also shares her personal story of how she manifested her fiancé and the "Awakener" relationship that taught her to trust her gut. -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 Nostalgia and New York City 01:03 Introduction to Let's Heal with Beth Jones 01:34 The Paradox of Healing and Dating 02:06 Meet Leandra Frey: Life and Dating Coach 03:41 Navigating Post-Divorce Dating 09:50 Understanding Values and Non-Negotiables 12:01 The Impact of Media on Relationships 22:05 The Role of Belief in Finding Love 22:55 The Timing of Dating Post-Divorce 27:25 Navigating Post-Divorce Emotions 28:18 Widows and Widowers: Different Timelines for Healing 29:29 The Importance of Self-Discovery in Dating 30:14 Approaching Relationships with Love and Connection 32:41 Setting Intentions and Boundaries in Dating 39:43 Recognizing Red and Pink Flags 42:05 The Value of Diverse Dating Experiences 50:47 Final Thoughts and Contact Information -- FREE RESOURCE --✨ Download: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal -- CONNECT WITH LEANDRA FREY --✨ Website: leandrafreycoaching.com✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freycoaching/ -- WORK WITH BETH --✨ Mentoring (1:1 / group) → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/work-with-me✨ Speaking & Interviews → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/speaking✨ Book: "Becoming an Empowered Survivor" → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/books -- CONNECT WITH BETH --✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/✨ TikTok → @BethJonesHEALingMentor✨ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjoneshealingmentor/

    53 min
  4. Ep 41: Perfect Women Have Lame Stories

    JAN 6

    Ep 41: Perfect Women Have Lame Stories

    Elaine Williams shares her journey from eating disorders, addiction, and sexual assault to 25 years of sobriety and a career helping professionals find their authentic voice. We discuss the visceral experience of forgiveness, the "Yale or Jail" reality of trauma, and why comedy became her healing tool. Beth also shares the irony of being a forensic investigator who couldn't investigate her own life. -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 Introduction and Personal Struggles01:10 Elaine Williams' Journey Begins04:28 Childhood Trauma and Early Addictions07:19 College Years and Escalating Addictions11:37 Landmark Forum and Spiritual Awakening14:53 Moving to New York and AA Journey26:01 Comedy and Healing Through Laughter29:23 Sharing Personal Stories of Trauma and Healing30:03 The Impact of the Me Too Movement30:36 The Emotional Toll of Speaking About Trauma32:10 Celebrating Sobriety and Community Support32:44 The Power of AA and Global Reach34:28 Helping Others Find Their Voice35:37 Overcoming Social Conditioning39:09 Encouraging Authenticity and Self-Discovery42:27 The Importance of Sharing Your Story44:35 Reflecting on Personal and Professional Growth54:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts -- FREE RESOURCE --✨ Download: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal -- CONNECT WITH ELAINE WILLIAMS --✨ Website: https://captivatethecrowd.com/ ✨ Instagram ✨ Facebook ✨ YouTube -- WORK WITH BETH --✨ Mentoring (1:1 / group) → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/work-with-me✨ Speaking & Interviews → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/speaking✨ Book: "Becoming an Empowered Survivor" → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/books -- CONNECT WITH BETH --✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/✨ TikTok → @BethJonesHEALingMentor✨ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjoneshealingmentor/

    55 min
  5. Ep 40: The Razor Thin Line Between Success and Homelessness

    12/19/2025

    Ep 40: The Razor Thin Line Between Success and Homelessness

    Travis Blakeley joins Beth Jones for a raw look at high-functioning addiction and the roots of trauma. Travis shares his journey from a childhood of "transactional love" to the depths of alcoholism that led him to a suicide attempt on a bridge. He discusses his transformative experience with the Men of Nehemiah, how he broke the cycle of generational trauma, and why vulnerability is the only true superpower we have. This conversation explores the dangerous myth that addiction only affects those who "look" like addicts, the spiritual breakthrough that changed everything, and how Travis is now paying forward his healing by helping other men find restoration. -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 Introduction to Travis Blakeley 05:30 The "Big T" Trauma at age 11 10:16 The addiction to control and performative love 24:24 The marathon deception: Running injured and drunk 30:09 Rock Bottom: The 25-mile walk and the bridge 39:38 The Men of Nehemiah: The march that changed everything 48:25 Shifting motivation: Healing for yourself, not just your family 55:20 The power of clinical, spiritual, and military therapy combined 01:00:00 Paying it forward: The ultimate reward -- FREE RESOURCE --               ✨ Download: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal -- WORK WITH BETH -- ✨ Mentoring 1:1 → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/work-with-me ✨ Book: "Becoming an Empowered Survivor" → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/books   -- CONNECT WITH BETH -- ✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/ ✨ TikTok → @BethJonesHEALingMentor   -- CONNECT WITH TRAVIS BLAKELEY -- ✨ Through Beth: beth@empoweredsurvivors.com   Thank you for listening to this podcast. Please click the "SUBSCRIBE" button to stay connected with this podcast and our conversations about deep healing. #AddictionRecovery #TraumaHealing #MenOfNehemiah #FaithBasedHealing #MentalHealth #BethJones #LetsHeal #howtoheal

    1h 6m
  6. Ep 39: Finding Your "Most True You" | Healing Religious Trauma and Embracing the Cosmic Compass

    12/11/2025

    Ep 39: Finding Your "Most True You" | Healing Religious Trauma and Embracing the Cosmic Compass

    We often think that science and spirituality, or corporate careers and cosmic intuition, have to exist in separate boxes. Today's guest, Kelly Irene, proves otherwise. Kelly is an HR Director and an Astrologer who helps people find their "Most True You."   In this episode, we discuss her transition from a conservative Christian pastor's wife to an intuitive guide, overcoming the guilt of leaving tradition behind, and how to use your birth chart as a blueprint for your life. We explore the concept of "soul hibernation," the controversy of combining faith with astrology, and how to silence the "monkey mind" to hear God's voice clearly.   --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 The "Mic Drop" Moment: How Kelly’s life choices aligned with her stars. 02:45 The Mirror Moment: Dissociation and living a "fake life." 05:00 The Tornado Analogy: Surviving the destruction of your identity. 16:20 Oracle Cards vs. Tarot: How to use them as a conduit for God’s voice. 29:55 Is Astrology Sinful? Addressing the religious stigma. 46:00 Understanding the Big Three: Sun, Moon, and Rising signs explained. 55:16 Beth’s Chart: How being a Double Scorpio shaped her career in fraud investigation. 58:55 Astrology in the Workplace: Using cosmic energy for team dynamics.   --- CONNECT WITH KELLY IRENE --- ✨ Get your Free Chart Guide: http://mosttrueyou.com/guide ✨ Website: https://mosttrueyou.com/ ✨ Email: hello@mosttrueyou.com   --- FREE RESOURCE --- ✨ Download: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal   --- WORK WITH BETH --- ✨ Mentoring (1:1 / group) → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/work-with-me ✨ Speaking & Interviews → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/speaking ✨ Book: "Becoming an Empowered Survivor" → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/books   --- CONNECT WITH BETH --- ✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/ ✨ YouTube | TikTok → @BethJonesHEALingMentor Thank you for listening to this podcast. Click the "SUBSCRIBE" button to stay connected with this podcast.   #Astrology #ReligiousTrauma #Identity #CosmicCompass #HealingJourney #FaithAndSpirituality #MostTrueYou

    1h 6m
  7. Ep 38: Christian Alcoholic: How Surrendering to God Healed My Trauma | Jon Seidl

    12/02/2025

    Ep 38: Christian Alcoholic: How Surrendering to God Healed My Trauma | Jon Seidl

    We often hear stories of the broken sinner finding God and getting sober. But what happens when the script is flipped? Jon Seidl shares his harrowing and hopeful story of being a high-functioning Christian leader who was slowly losing his battle with escapism and alcohol. My guest in this episode is Jon Seidl, author of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic. Jon challenges the shame that keeps so many believers silent. Our conversation explores the concept of "escapism" as a trauma response, the crucial difference between abstinence and healing, and his brilliant analogy of the "Soul Mechanic"—taking our brokenness back to the Creator who built us. We discuss radical vulnerability, the lies we tell ourselves to survive, and how to find a life that flourishes, not just functions. -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 Introduction: The Christian who became an alcoholic 03:50 The root of addiction: Childhood trauma and the need to escape 08:00 When alcohol becomes the solution, not the problem 11:10 The severe slide: Depression, disappointment, and hiding 15:30 Rock Bottom in Miami: The night everything fell apart 21:00 The "Miserable Sober Person" paradox 29:30 THE SOUL MECHANIC: Taking your broken parts to the Creator 37:00 Beth’s story: Removing barriers to God and finding love 48:00 Identity shift: Stop settling for the tugboat when you’re a battleship captain 56:00 The power of Radical Vulnerability --CONNECT WITH JON-- ✨ Website & Book: ChristianAlcoholic.com ✨ Podcast: "Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic" ✨ Daily Devotional: The Veritas Daily ✨Instagram: @‌jonseidl --CONNECT WITH BETH-- ✨ FREE Resource: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal ✨ Book: "Becoming an Empowered Survivor" → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/books ✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/ ✨ YouTube | TikTok → @BethJonesHEALingMentor   Thank you for listening to this podcast. Click the "SUBSCRIBE" button to stay connected with this podcast.   #ChristianTherapy #BreakingGenerationalTrauma #SurrenderingToGod #SoulHealing #FaithBasedRecovery #AddictionRecovery

    1h 4m
  8. Ep 37: Where Trauma Hides in Your Body: Left Hip, Throat & Heart Reveal Your Pain Story

    11/20/2025

    Ep 37: Where Trauma Hides in Your Body: Left Hip, Throat & Heart Reveal Your Pain Story

    Releasing trauma from the body is possible when you understand where emotional trauma actually lives. Cynthia Newton shares the body map of trauma storage and her journey from paralegal to therapeutic bodyworker, helping women heal. My guest in this episode is Cynthia Newton, a therapeutic bodyworker specializing in somatic healing and nervous system regulation. Cynthia shares her journey from corporate paralegal to faith-based healer, revealing exactly where trauma lives in the body and why it goes there. Our conversation explores the body map of trauma (left hip stores sexual trauma, throat holds swallowed words, heart carries grief, diaphragm contains fear), how anger and grief serve as protective messengers rather than negative emotions, why your chronic back pain might be stuck emotions, codependency patterns in relationships, what happens energetically when you heal and others stay stuck (the "repelling magnets" phenomenon), somatic healing techniques, and faith-based trauma recovery. This episode will change how you see your body's pain. --- CHAPTERS --- 00:00 Introduction: Your body is holding your story 03:50 Meet Cynthia Newton: Paralegal to healer journey 06:00 The pivot point: When life spiraled out of control 09:00 Three catalysts: Yoga tears, exhaustion, and 12-step recovery 12:40 Beth's champagne bottle breakthrough: Releasing years of shame 18:00 Layers of healing: Why body work came last 23:40 Codependency in relationships: Situational vs permanent patterns 26:30 Emotions as messengers: How anger and grief protect you 34:00 The calling: From holy yoga to therapeutic bodywork 39:20 THE BODY MAP: Where trauma hides and why back pain is emotional 47:00 Why some stay stuck: Spiritual questions about suffering 53:30 Energy shifts after healing: The repelling magnets phenomenon --- CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA --- ✨ Website: magnoliawellnesstx.com ✨ Instagram: @MagnoliaWellnessTX ✨ Barral Institute: Find a Therapist --- FREE RESOURCE --- ✨ Download: The Healing Quick Start Guide → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/heal --- WORK WITH BETH --- ✨ Mentoring (1:1 / group) → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/work-with-me ✨ Speaking & Interviews → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/speaking ✨ Book: "Becoming an Empowered Survivor" → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/books --- CONNECT WITH BETH --- ✨ Website → https://empoweredsurvivors.com/ ✨ YouTube | TikTok → @BethJonesHEALingMentor   Thank you for listening to this episode of my podcast. Click the "SUBSCRIBE" button to stay connected with this podcast.   #SomaticHealing #TraumaRecovery #BodyKeepsTheScore #EmotionalHealing #WhereTraumaLives --- CHAPTERS --- --- CONNECT WITH CYNTHIA --- --- FREE RESOURCE --- --- WORK WITH BETH --- --- CONNECT WITH BETH ---

    1h 2m

About

Hey, Empowered Survivors! Welcome to Let's HEAL! I'm your host, Beth Jones, aka the HEALing Mentor. My mission is to inspire and mentor other survivors of trauma and abuse as they walk their healing pathways. I’m here to help you become fiercely devoted to your healing, turning your pain into your power. My experience tells me that the measure of trauma and abuse is not the events or experiences we’ve had as victims; instead, the real measure is the effect on our lives and how we survive, including how we behave in our closest relationships. For many of us, our survivorship is unhealthy and painful, often laced with more trauma and abuse, but there comes a point when we’re given an opportunity to heal. I am blessed to have stepped on my healing pathway in June 2020, and my journey since then has taught me that the healing process takes us through a series of actions to Hope, Evolve, & Love. Knowing true love is the endgame because being able to love across a wide range of relationships brings joy and purpose to our lives and meaning to our existence. Ultimately, knowing love is THE reason to HEAL. That’s why we're all about healing on this show, and through our guests, we will explore HEALing in action. Sometimes, I'll share my journey. Other times, we'll hear from fellow survivors about their transformational healing experiences, bringing purpose to their pain and shining light in the darkness of this world. We'll also have conversations with gifted healers and learn about various resources and tools from those who support us on our journeys. Come on, everybody, Let's HEAL!