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. 2D AGO

    FWTW S4E02 | Symptoms Aren’t Random: Burnout, Body & Quantum Field | Eva Vennari with Barbie Moreno​​

    On this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, host Barbie Moreno sits down with holistic healer Eva Vennari, founder of The Elevate Institute, to explore what really causes burnout, why the body breaks down when you abandon your authentic self, and how the quantum field, energy, and mineral science all work together in healing. After healing her own chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, fibromyalgia, and burnout, Eva now helps high achievers restore their health, reconnect to their soul, and remember they were never “broken” in the first place. ​ If you’ve ever felt like your body betrayed you, like you’re stuck in survival, or like there’s “more” you can feel but can’t explain, this conversation will expand how you see your symptoms, your intuition, and your connection to the unseen. Chapters Burnout, childhood suppression, and losing your authentic self Pop-Tarts, microwaves, and the cost of ignoring the body Chronic fatigue, anxiety, and the wake-up call of illness What the quantum field is and how your thoughts create reality Trauma, patterns, and opening the doorway to the unseen Guides, spirits, intuition, and “being bigger than your skin” Self-love, daily choices, and why your body is your vehicle How to start your healing journey & where to find Eva Connect with Barbie Moreno If this episode helped you see your burnout or your body differently, hit like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to remember they’re more than their symptoms. Visit barbiemoreno.com to know more! Listen to other episodes at From Wounds to Wisdom wherever you get your podcast ​ Connect with Eva: TheElevateInstitute.com (Essential Energy Quotient test, retreats, and more) ​ https://www.facebook.com/eva.vennari/ https://www.instagram.com/evaheals/?hl=en Linkedin Eva Vennari https://www.linkedin.com/in/reducemystresseva/ Industry Leading Consultant in Essential Energy Optimization https://theelevateinstitute.com/about-tei/ SEO Keywords Barbie Moreno, From Wounds to Wisdom, Eva Vennari, The Elevate Institute, burnout recovery, chronic fatigue healing, holistic healing, quantum healing, quantum field, energy healing, mineral balancing, nervous system healing, spiritual awakening, intuition and guides, generational trauma, high achievers burnout, women burnout, mind body soul healing ​ Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    27 min

  2. DEC 15

    FWTW S4E01 | How to Decode Human Behavior: Learn Septemics Jim Marshall | With Barbie Moreno

    Explore Septemics—a revolutionary system that breaks down human phenomena into 7-level scales, offering profound insights into behavior, relationships, and personal growth. In this episode, Jim Marshall, the discoverer of Septemics, explains to Barbie Moreno how these 35 unique scales can help anyone analyze and transform their life, relationships, and understanding of themselves. Whether you're struggling with recurring themes or seeking deeper self-awareness, Septemics provides a practical, philosophic framework for lasting change. Chapter Sections: Introduction to Septemics The 7 Levels of Basic Purposes Personal Influence and Choice Scales Real-Life Examples and Historical Insights How to Apply Septemics in Daily Life Keywords for Search: Septemics, human behavior, personal growth, self-help, philosophy, psychology, transformation, human hierarchies, life-changing systems, self-awareness, 7-level system, Septemics book, human development, philosophy of change, Jim Marshall, Barbie Moreno, Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Mahatma Gandhi, Elvis Presley, Socrates, Plato, John F Kennedy Guest Info: Follow Jim Marshall and learn the wonder of Septemics at septemics.com Instagram | @septemics Facebook | fb.com/jimmarshallpolymath/ Linkedin | Jim Marshall, Nonfiction Author Inventor of Septemics We discuss the sample chapter of his book "Chapter One The Scale Of Basic Purposes" here: https://septemics.com/assets/sample-chapter.pdf Buy his book to unlock all the other chapters: https://www.amazon.com/Septemics-Hierarchies-Phenomena-Prediction-Management/dp/166551244X Follow me, Barbie Moreno at my socials for more stories of healing and transformation!   New Season, Season 4 of the podcast, From Wounds to Wisdom Podcast Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    31 min

  3. DEC 1

    FWTW S3E11 | How Motherhood Revealed the Trauma Jalisa Hardy Tried to Outrun | with Barbie Moreno

    In this Season 3 ender of the From Wounds to Wisdom Podcast, host Barbie Moreno sits down with Jalisa Hardy, “the golden child”, a licensed minister, author, mother, and advocate whose story shows what healing actually looks like behind the scenes — the messy moments, the breakthroughs, the grief, and the courage. Jalisa opens up to Barbie Moreno about emotional abandonment, childhood wounds, postpartum struggles, and the long journey toward rebuilding a life filled with intention and self-worth. This conversation is raw, compassionate, and deeply relatable for anyone navigating their own healing. If you've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, this episode will help you feel seen — and remind you that your story is not over. ⭐ Broad Chapter Sections Opening & Meet Jalisa Hardy Growing Up in Chaos & Early Childhood Wounds Motherhood, Postpartum Trauma & Emotional Survival What Healing Actually Looks Like (Not the Instagram Version) Breaking Cycles & Rebuilding Self-Worth Learning to Ask for Help & Create Safety Turning Pain Into Purpose & Final Takeaways ⭐ Keywords for Search (SEO) healing trauma, childhood trauma recovery, emotional healing podcast, jalisa hardy interview, barbie moreno podcast, wounds to wisdom, healing journey stories, mother healing journey, breaking generational cycles, emotional resilience, how to heal emotionally, trauma podcast 2025, wounds to wisdom podcast, the golden child Meet Jalisa Hardy! Website https://jalisahardy.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jalisathegoldenchild Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jalisathegoldenchild/?hl=en Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalisathegoldenchild/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Jalisathegoldenchild Free Human Design Chart by Jalisa: https://jalisahardy.com/page/human-design-body-graph  If this story spoke to you, let's keep the healing going! Visit barbiemoreno.com for your FREE HEALING GUIDE and many more. That's BARBIEMORENO.COM Like, share and follow for more amazing From Wounds to Wisdom stories! Listen to anywhere you get your podcasts! Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    31 min

  4. NOV 24

    FWTW S3E10 | Captivity, Abuse and Strength: Dr. Luissa Kiprono’s Path to Purpose with Barbie Moreno

    On Barbie Moreno’s From Wounds to Wisdom podcast, Dr. Luissa Kiprono—physician, author, and survivor of abuse—shares her extraordinary journey from captivity and trauma to becoming a specialist in high-risk pregnancy. This episode highlights resilience, courage, and healing, showing how Dr. Kiprono transformed her darkest moments into a mission to heal others. Join Barbie Moreno as she explores powerful stories of transformation and hope. Chapters: Introduction with Barbie Moreno & Dr. Luissa KipronoLife Under Captivity and AbuseEscaping Trauma and Rebuilding LifeThe Road to Becoming a PhysicianServing Women with High-Risk PregnanciesHealing Beyond Physical HealthWords of Hope From Barbie Moreno & Dr. KipronoHow to Connect with Dr. Luissa Kiprono Keywords: Barbie Moreno, From Wounds to Wisdom, survivor story, trauma healing, abuse recovery, Dr. Luissa Kiprono, resilience, empowerment, personal transformation, high-risk pregnancy, healing journey, women’s health Know more about our guest! https://www.instagram.com/drluissak/ https://www.facebook.com/luissa.kip/ https://drluissak.com/ https://telemedmfm.com/ About the host Barbie Moreno is an Intuitive Mind Body Coach for Mid Life Women. She helps clients understand trauma, the science behind their responses, and the pathways that support emotional healing. She hosts the podcast From Wounds to Wisdom, speaks at events, leads workshops, and guides clients through life changing inner work. To learn more, visit the link in bio. Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    24 min

  5. NOV 16

    FWTW S3E09 | Why True Success Requires Soul Healing: Gina Cavalier on Trauma, Art, and Authenticity

    In this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, we explore the deep intersection of creativity, trauma, and spiritual rebirth with author, artist, and former entertainment executive Gina Cavalier. Gina shares her journey from a high-pressure career at Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix to the moment her unhealed childhood wounds resurfaced and brought her to a breaking point. We talk about sacred exhaustion, nervous system overwhelm, and the healing that happens when you finally stop performing and start listening to your inner self. This conversation is for every woman who’s ever felt soul-tired, creatively blocked, or afraid to let go of who the world told her she had to be. Key Chapters Opening and Introduction Childhood wounds and the high-achiever identity The corporate climb and the cost of overperformance Crashing, awakening, and the journey into deep healing Creativity as spiritual medicine The pressure of perfection, judgment, and visibility wounds Storytelling, purpose, and letting your work breathe Tools for suicidal ideation, self-love, and nervous system safety Gina’s books, art, and the soul of creative expression Closing wisdom and where to find Gina Cavalier SEO Keywords trauma healing, creativity and trauma, nervous system regulation, high achiever burnout, spiritual awakening, healing childhood wounds, women in corporate trauma, self worth healing, sacred exhaustion, emotional resilience, creative purpose, Gina Cavalier, From Wounds to Wisdom podcast Guest Info | Gina Cavalier Website ginacavalier.com Instagram gina_cavalier Linkedin /ginacavalier/ Facebook fb.com/gina.m.cavalier Youtube  @GinaCavalier If this episode spoke to you, visit our website for more healing and empowering stories. Go to barbiemoreno.com and follow all our social media accounts: Barbie Moreno. Love your life! Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    26 min

  6. NOV 9

    FWTW S3E08 | Why One Childhood Tragedy Led Dr. John DeGarmo to Foster 60+ Children

    In this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, host Barbie Moreno sits down with Dr. John DeGarmo—TEDx speaker, educator, foster-and-adoptive father, and founder of the Foster Care Institute. He shares how the tragic loss of his first child became the catalyst for a life of profound service, welcoming over 60 children into his home and reshaping the conversation around foster care, trauma, and healing. CHAPTERS: Introduction to Dr. John DeGarmo The turning point: loss, anger, and grief Becoming a teacher in rural Georgia & noticing trauma in children Opening his home: fostering, adoption, real‑life challenges Mental‑health crisis in foster care & modern pressures (social media, trafficking) What YOU can do: beyond fostering, advocacy, mentoring Closing thoughts & invitation to join the movement KEYWORDS: foster care, child trafficking, trauma‑informed parenting, adoption, Dr. John DeGarmo, foster parent training, childhood mental health, service leadership, rural education, children in crisis GUEST INFO: 🌐 Website  drjohndegarmofostercare.com Facebook John DeGarmo Instagram drjohndegarmo Youtube   ⁨@dr.johndegarmo7123 Linked In  John DeGarmo, Ed.D. Keynote Speaker, TED Talk Speaker Amazon Dr. John Degarmo 🔗 RESOURCES: 🎙 Subscribe to the podcast: From Wounds to Wisdom [Spotify, Apple Podcast, anywhere you listen to your podcasts!] 🌐 Learn more: [barbiemoreno.com] Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    37 min

  7. NOV 3

    FWTW S3E07 | Why Stress Isn’t the Enemy—It’s the Side Effect of Your Brilliance: Dr Gary Sprouse

    What if the anxiety you feel is actually a side effect of your most human superpowers? In this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, Barbie sits down with retired physician and author Dr. Gary Sprouse—aka The Less-Stressed Doc—to unpack why modern stress isn’t random... it’s neurological. Through powerful metaphors, science-backed insights, and practical tools, Dr. Sprouse reveals how our ability to plan, envision, and care deeply can also wire us for overwhelm—and how to reclaim joy without giving up your edge. Whether you're soul-tired, anxious, or secretly stuck in "high-functioning stress," this episode will change the way you think about worry, purpose, and your nervous system. 📌 CHAPTERS:    Intro: What if stress is a side effect?    Meet Dr. Gary Sprouse and his Happy Place philosophy    The neuroscience of worry and future-focused anxiety    How high-functioning traits create hidden stress    Practical tools to “worry efficiently”    The Happy Place model for sustainable peace    Overwhelm vs. depression: redefining mental health    Social media, stress blindness, and nervous system fatigue    Parenting, video games, and modern-day anxiety    How to find purpose beyond performance    Final reflections + where to find Dr. Sprouse 🎧 Keywords: stress relief, nervous system, anxiety tools, high achiever healing, burnout recovery, Dr. Gary Sprouse, the less-stressed doc, emotional resilience, trauma-informed healing, somatic wellness, stress and success, mental health tools, From Wounds to Wisdom podcast, Jack Canfield GUEST INFO: Website thelessstressdoc.com Facebook The Less Stress Doc Instagram @thelessstressdoc Twitter/ X @lessstressdoc_ Linked In Gary Sprouse YT  @thelessstressdoc4057 ​ Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    43 min

  8. OCT 26

    FWTW S3E06 | How She Survived 4 Cancers—and Chose Joy Anyway: Dianne Callahan Story

    What do you do when life keeps breaking you open? In this soul-stirring episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, Barbie Moreno sits down with Dianne Callahan—a four-time cancer survivor and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2021 Woman of the Year All-Star. But cancer isn’t the whole story. Dianne opens up about the unspoken wounds—rape, body shame, emotional abuse, and the deeper healing that came not from surviving, but from learning to love herself back to life. This is a conversation for every woman who’s been burned through by life… and is ready to rise. 🔔 Subscribe for more trauma-informed healing, nervous system wisdom, and soul-aligned truth. 👇 Chapters: – Intro: Forged by Fire, Bigger Heart – When Cancer Isn’t the Worst Thing You Survive – The Body Shame That Lingers After Trauma – Abuse, Worthiness, and Awakening – The Turning Point: Choosing to Live – How Joy Became Her Healing Practice – Writing a New Story: Helping Others Heal 🎧 Keywords: cancer survivor story, emotional healing, trauma recovery, abuse survival, worthiness, somatic healing, nervous system, healing after trauma, women’s empowerment, healing podcast, Barbie Moreno Guest Info: Linkedin Dianne Callahan Instagram @dianne_callahan_speaker Amazon Books Dianne Callahan Like, subscribe, and keep the conversation going. Site barbiemoreno.com IG @barbiespeaker From Wounds to Wisdom Podcast Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    38 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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