From Wounds to Wisdom (Previously the Mental-Hell Podcast)

Barbie Moreno
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Welcome to From Wounds to Wisdom—the podcast where we turn life’s toughest lessons into our greatest strengths. Here, we dive deep into mental health, personal growth, and the messy, beautiful journey of healing. Whether you’re seeking a fresh perspective, a little humor, or just a safe space to feel seen, you’re in the right place. Let’s navigate the hard stuff together and uncover the wisdom waiting on the other side. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in. 

  1. MAR 30

    FWTW S5E07 Meds Did NOTHING! Alisha Kapani’s Mind‑Body Healing & Quantum Physics | w/ Barbie Moreno

    If you’ve spent thousands on meds, therapy, and “miracle” modalities and still feel depressed, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, Alisha Kapani shares how years of debilitating depression, failed antidepressants, and endless treatments led her to mind–body medicine and Theta healing. She breaks down why suppressed emotions, unprocessed trauma, and misaligned beliefs can keep you stuck, and how learning to listen to your body can finally start to dissolve the heaviness. We talk about expansion vs. contraction, how to feel triggers in your body, why some therapy keeps you managing instead of healing, and simple awareness practices you can start today. If you’ve ever wondered “What if nothing is wrong with me, and my body is just trying to get my attention?”, this one’s for you. Chapter sections Why “Nothing Worked” for Her Depression Mind–Body Medicine and Theta Healing 101 Expansion vs. Contraction: What Your Body Is Telling You When Therapy Helps… and When It Keeps You Stuck Practical Ways to Start Listening to Your Body How to Work with Alisha & Free Resources Keywords depression healing, mind body medicine, theta healing, emotional root cause, suppressed emotions, somatic healing, energy work, quantum field, awareness practice, expansion vs contraction, therapy didn’t work, antidepressants didn’t work, CBT didn’t work, listening to your body, spiritual healing, women and burnout, chronic illness mind body, Alisha Kapani podcast, Barbie Moreno Connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/ajkapani/  https://www.youtube.com/c/alishakapani https://www.instagram.com/alisha_kapani/ https://www.tiktok.com/@alishakapani https://www.alishakapani.com/ Alisha Kapani Book: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Physics-Beginners-Simplified-Consciousness-ebook/dp/B0CYQMG9W6?ref_=ast_author_mpb BarbieMoreno.com for more inspiring, heartfelt stories!  Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    28 min

  2. MAR 22

    FWTW S5E06 Steeped in Abuse: Childhood, DV & Betrayal—Miss Liz's TEA Cup Escape | w Barbie Moreno

    🚨 TRIGGER WARNING: Abuse, trauma, custody battles How does a mother survive 16 years of hidden domestic violence, betrayal by her own family, and the unthinkable choice to place her children in foster care for their safety? ​ Elizabeth "Miss Liz" Gagnon shares with Barbie Moreno her raw journey from childhood abuse → paralyzed by trauma → building Miss Liz's Tea Time, a global platform serving 450+ survivor stories. Discover the "TEA" framework—Transcend, Embrace, Envision—that turned her generational pain into purpose. Learn why survivors stay silent and the one moment that finally broke her free. 🔥 CHAPTERS: Why victims stay (you'll never judge again) Oma's "TEA" that saved her life  Ex-husband's affair with her MOM  Kids sexually abused—escape moment  Paralyzed by trauma, signs kids to foster care  14 court battles to reclaim custody  From wounds to TEA books & podcast empire  💡 KEY LESSONS: Generational abuse cycles | Motherhood impossible choices | Why sharing kills shame | Building purpose from pain KEYWORDS: domestic abuse survivor, childhood trauma recovery, generational abuse cycle, why victims stay, mother foster care choice, family betrayal story, sexual abuse children, custody battle real story, trauma paralysis, mental health advocate, TEA framework healing, Miss Liz Tea Time, abuse escape story, hidden domestic violence, survivor podcast, trauma sharing shame, motherhood impossible choice, Miss Liz, Elizabeth Gagnon, Barbie Moreno 👉 Connect with Miss Liz: misslizsteatime.com  https://www.misslizsteatime.com/contact https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.j.gagnon https://www.instagram.com/elizabethjeanolivia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-gagnon-73840b139/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPex7baf1k_4sKdLN321_aA @misslizsteatimes More inspiring stories here at From Wounds To Wisdom Visit us at BarbieMoreno.com #DomesticAbuse #TraumaRecovery #SurvivorStory #WhyVictimsStay #GenerationalTrauma #MentalHealthAdvocate #AbuseSurvivor #Motherhood #CustodyBattle #HealingJourney Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    25 min

  3. MAR 18

    FWTW S5E05 Success Nearly Killed Me! Beatriz Fritschler’s Brain Aneurysm Wake-Up | w Barbie Moreno

    What happens when your body has been screaming at you for years — and you keep pushing through anyway? In this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, Barbie Moreno sits down with wellness coach and aneurysm survivor Beatriz Fritschler to talk about what it really costs women to be “strong,” “successful,” and “high‑achieving” at the expense of their health. We get into how trauma, people‑pleasing, and perfectionism show up as weight gain, burnout, and terrifying health crises; why so many driven women disconnect from their bodies and intuition; and what it actually looks like to build a fail‑inclusive, shame‑free approach to wellness, boundaries, and leadership. If you’ve ever over‑functioned or over‑worked until your body couldn’t take it anymore, this conversation will feel like a permission slip to do life differently. Broader chapter sections Why Her Body Finally Snapped Brain Aneurysm, Hysterectomy, and Ignoring the Signs High‑Achieving Women, Burnout, and Disconnected Bodies Intuition, Red Flags, and Self‑Betrayal in Relationships Shame, Weight, and Fail‑Inclusive Wellness Overachieving at Healing, Perfectionism, and Self‑Sabotage Delegation, Leadership, and Asking for Help as Self‑Care One Simple Tool You Can Use Today Keyword ideas for search: brain aneurysm survivor, women’s wellness, trauma and the body, high achieving women burnout, people pleasing and health, somatic therapy, intuition and gut feelings, weight gain and trauma, perfectionism and self sabotage, women’s leadership and boundaries, Beatriz Fritschler, Bea Healthier, BEA Healthier, From Wounds to Wisdom, City of New York, New York Road Runners, New York City marathons, Santo Domingo, Barbie Moreno Connect with Bea https://beahealthier.com/ https://www.facebook.com/beahealthier  https://www.instagram.com/beahealthier/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/beahealthier/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC7b-_7R5v9hObHGiFDJn8Ug Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    28 min

  4. MAR 9

    FWTW S5E04 Mi Vida Loca Curse: How Tara Goebel Escaped Abuse and Trauma | With Barbie Moreno

    Mi Vida Loca Curse: How Tara Goebel Escaped | From Wounds to Wisdom Police dispatcher by day. Teen mom at 19. Author of Mi Vida Loca: The Diary of a Teen Mom. Tara Goebel survived a brutal cycle of generational alcoholism, emotional and physical abuse, plus childhood sexual trauma—and chose to cut toxic family ties completely. Her raw, unfiltered story reveals how she built an unbreakable family bond while breaking free from chaos. Hosted by Barbie Moreno. ⏱️ Chapters Hook: 911 Hero's Hidden Pain Childhood Abuse Exposed Mom's Hypocrisy Breakdown Cutting Family Off Protective Parenting Wars Trust Rebuilt in Marriage Breaking Cycles for Kids Her Book & Final Wisdom 🔥 Keywords: generational trauma, breaking family cycles, childhood abuse recovery, teen mom story, 911 dispatcher real talk, overcoming abuse, toxic parents, trauma healing, police dispatcher story, Mi Vida Loca book, Tara Goebel, Barbie Moreno Connect: @barbiemoreno.mindbody | FromWoundstoWisdomJourney Book: Mi Vida Loca: The Diary of a Teen Mom [www.amazon.com/Mi-Vida-Loca-Diary-Teen/dp/1665734868] Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    29 min

  5. MAR 2

    FWTW S5E03 How Faith Healed My Bipolar Divorce Nightmare | Yvette Walker w/ Barbie Moreno

    Yvette Walker—award-winning journalist & Positively Joy podcast host—shares her raw journey with Barbie Moreno: 13 years married to a diagnosed bipolar, divorce guilt, faith breakthrough via one song, and ministry empowering women post-divorce. ⏰ Chapters: Intro & Bipolar Marriage Struggles Manic Episodes & Divorce Decision Shame, Guilt & Faith Pivot Healing Through Joy (Her Secret) Ministry, Books & Dating Truths Resources (DivorceCare + More) Keywords bipolar marriage, divorce recovery, Christian healing after divorce, faith after divorce, overcoming shame, Positively Joy podcast, divorce guilt, mental health marriage, women's ministry, joy after divorce, Coldplay Kiss Cam, Yvette Walker, Barbie Moreno Subscribe for resilience stories! #DivorceHealing #FaithJourney #BipolarRecovery Connect with Yvette Walker https://www.facebook.com/joyindivorce/ https://www.youtube.com/user/yvettebwalker  @YvetteWalker https://www.instagram.com/positivelyjoypodcast https://yvettebabswalker.com/ Connect with us BarbieMoreno.com | From Wounds To Wisdom Podcast Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    31 min

  6. FEB 23

    FWTW S5E02 How 5-Min Doodling Beat STEM Burnout (PhD's Secret Weapon) | Lexi Reid w/ Barbie Moreno

    🚨 STEM women: Tired of juggling it all? PhD Lexi Reid went from pandemic ventilator crunch + kid chaos to creative wellness coach. Discover her 5-minute doodle trick that ended burnout – now helping high-achievers thrive. Listen to her talk with Barbie Moreno here at From Wounds to Wisdom. ⏰Chapters: Intro: From Labs to Liberation Lexi's Wild STEM Journey (PhD to Ventilators) Why Women Self-Select Out (The Table Truth) Burnout Signs You're Ignoring The 5-Min Doodle That Changed Everything Battery Exercise: Reclaim Your Energy Bridge to Balance (Obstacle Hack) Program Secrets + Free Challenge Wisdom: Say No to Thrive 💡 KEYWORDS: STEM burnout, women in STEM, creative wellness, PhD burnout recovery, art therapy for stress, female scientist coach, work-life balance hacks, mindfulness for high-achievers, Lexi Reid coaching, Barbie Moreno 🔗 Free 5-Day Creative Reset Challenge: mindartwellness.com/challenge 🖌️ Lexi Reid Studio: lexireidstudio.com 📧 Weekly Creative Shift Newsletter: mindartwellness.com/newsletter Catch Lexi Reid here: WEBSITE https://mindartwellness.com/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@MindArtWellness [@MindArtWellness] IG https://www.instagram.com/lexireidstudio/ FB https://www.facebook.com/mind.artwellness/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Lexi-Reid-Studio/100068320624242/ LI https://www.linkedin.com/company/mind-art-wellness/?originalSubdomain=ca From Wounds to Wisdom – real stories, real healing. Subscribe! 👇 #STEMBurnout #WomenInScience #CreativeWellness #BurnoutRecovery Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    26 min

  7. FEB 16

    FWTW S501 Shaman's Secrets: Stop Medicating Your Intuition | Maria Teresa Pratico & Barbie Moreno

    🔮 How a shaman turns heartbreak into superpower—and why your sensitivity might be your greatest gift. Maria Teresa Pratico (Emotional Musings) shares with Barbie Moreno her raw breakup story, shaman tools for healing, clairs (psychic senses), ditching meds for intuition, and a channeled poem that’ll give you chills. Perfect if you’ve ever felt "too much" or ready to awaken your empath powers. ⏰ Timestamps: Hook: From Pain to Shaman Power Meet the Shaman (What She Does) Breakup Story + Healing Tools Unlock Your Clairs (Psychic Senses Explained)   Mental Health Truths (Meds vs. Real Healing)   Light Language & Her Work   Authenticity Advice (Stop Hiding!)   Plant Medicine + Channeled Poem   Nature Grounding & Find Her 💡 Key Takeaways: Pain to power, empath awakening, shamanism basics, intuition tools, vulnerability as strength. 👉 Connect with us! Maria Teresa Pratico  Emotional Musings (blog/socials) | The Musing Shaman (services) https://emotionalmusings.com/ IG @emotionalmusings https://themusingshaman.com/  LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-teresa-emotional-musings-46212335/ BUY HER BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Musings-Maria-Pratico-ebook/dp/B07P5GRNJ9 Barbie Moreno  Website, Email Linked In | barbiemoreno.com IG barbiemoreno.mindbody FB Barbie Resilience Coach Spotify, and wherever you get your podcast From Wounds to Wisdom Podcast 🔔 Subscribe for healing stories, shaman wisdom, empath tips, psychic development, spiritual awakening. #ShamanStory #PainToPower #EmpathAwakening #PsychicClairs #HealingJourney #IntuitionUnlock #SpiritualTools #BreakupHealing #VulnerabilityStrength #FromWoundsToWisdom Search Words:  shaman healing, pain to power, empath awakening, clairs psychic senses, light language, spiritual tools, breakup healing, intuition unlock, vulnerability strength, toxic positivity, mental health shaman, channeled poetry, nature grounding, authenticity advice, throat chakra, astral realms, emotional musings, Maria Teresa Pratico, Barbie Moreno Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    35 min

  8. FEB 9

    FWTW S4E09 High Achiever Secret: Successful's Midnight Binges | Natalia Fomichenko & Barbie Moreno

    High achiever secretly binging at midnight? Natalia Fomichenko reveals why corporate success led her to eating disorder hell—and how she escaped. This raw episode of From Wounds to Wisdom uncovers the hidden triggers behind stress eating, external validation traps, and why action alone fails without identity change. Whether you're a top performer burning out or seeking true joy, Natalia's story delivers the 3-part formula (Safety + Purpose + Play) that transformed her life.​ 💡 TIMESTAMPS High Achiever Intro Hook Corporate Hamster Wheel Crash Binge Eating Truth (Control + Escape) Identity over Actions (Why Diets Fail) Social Media's New Achievement Trap Attachment Styles & Parenting Impact Joy Formula Revealed "I Am Safe" Mantra (Try This Now) 👉 Connect with Natalia: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/natalia.fomichenko/ Instagram @nati_fomichenko Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-fomichenko/ Website https://nataliafomichenko.com/ Email: natalia@nataliafomichenko.com 🔥 Keywords: binge eating recovery, high achiever burnout, eating disorder coach, women's purpose, stress relief women, identity shift, attachment styles, joy formula, high performing women mental health, Bulimia, Anorexia, Natalia Fomichenko, Barbie Moreno #BingeEating #HighAchiever #BurnoutRecovery Season 2  Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    23 min
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Welcome to From Wounds to Wisdom—the podcast where we turn life’s toughest lessons into our greatest strengths. Here, we dive deep into mental health, personal growth, and the messy, beautiful journey of healing. Whether you’re seeking a fresh perspective, a little humor, or just a safe space to feel seen, you’re in the right place. Let’s navigate the hard stuff together and uncover the wisdom waiting on the other side. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in. 

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