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. 5D AGO

    FWTW S4E08 Healing from Abuse & Betrayal Through Plant Medicine & Van Life | Sarah May, Barbie Moreno

    🚀When your world shatters, what rises from the ashes? Author and healer Sarah May shares how an abusive marriage, helicopter crash trauma, and depression led her to plant medicine (ayahuasca, mushrooms, MDMA), Reiki, and van life freedom. Her memoir She Journeys captures this raw transformation. ​ From ceremony highs to real-world integration struggles, Sarah and Barbie unpack somatic healing, mother guilt, and the daily question: "Does this align with me?" Perfect for anyone feeling stuck, "too woo-woo," or ready to reclaim their authentic life. ​ ⏰ BROADER CHAPTERS: Why Traditional Healing Fails Ayahuasca, Mushrooms, MDMA: What REALLY Happens Reiki Integration After Ceremony  Writing She Journeys: From Wounds to Wisdom Daily Alignment Tool for Trauma Survivors 🔥 KEYWORDS: plant medicine healing, ayahuasca therapy, reiki master, trauma recovery, psychedelic integration, van life spiritual awakening, EMDR somatic healing, she journeys book, abusive marriage survivor, Sarah May, Barbie, She Journeys, Van Life, Magic Mushrooms, Psilocybin, Ecstasy, MDMA, Purge, Plant Ceremony,  📖 BUY SARAH’S BOOK She Journeys: https://shejourneys.us/memoir/ 🌿 FOLLOW SARAH ON HER HEALING JOURNEY https://shejourneys.us/  IG @she__journeys https://www.facebook.com/shejourneysbook  https://www.youtube.com/@authorsonwheels  🎙️ Subscribe for weekly healing conversations at BarbieMoreno.com ! #PlantMedicine #TraumaHealing #Ayahuasca #Reiki #SpiritualAwakening #SheJourneys Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    34 min

  2. JAN 26

    FWTW S4E07 How Toxic Dentistry Nearly Destroyed Martin Pytela's Health What Saved Him? Barbie Moreno

    How do you heal when the very system designed to “help” you is making you sicker? In this episode, I sit down with Martin Pytela, founder of Life Enthusiast, who went from thriving young professional to completely broken after a mouth full of mercury fillings triggered years of pain, allergies, brain fog, and even suicidal thoughts. Instead of accepting “There’s nothing wrong with you,” Martin became his own case study—diving into detox, metabolic typing, nutrition, trauma, and toxins—and eventually rebuilding his health from the inside out. Now he helps others do the same without endless, expensive lab tests. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors, over-medicated, or stuck in a body that won’t cooperate, this conversation will give you language, hope, and a very different way to think about your symptoms. Broad chapter sections Intro: From Wounds to Wisdom & Martin’s Story Growing Up in a Police State and Escaping to the “Free World” How Mercury Fillings Triggered Systemic Breakdown Why Our Healthcare and Food Systems Keep People Sick Toxins, Malnutrition, Stagnation and Trauma: The Four Pillars Detox, Supplements and Rebuilding the Body Money, Politics and the Business of Illness Practical Steps to Start Healing and Taking Your Power Back Keyword-focused search functional medicine, chronic illness, mercury fillings, heavy metal detox, metabolic typing, holistic health, root cause healing, broken healthcare system, toxins in food, autoimmune symptoms, chronic fatigue, anxiety and depression, natural supplements, Life Enthusiast, Martin Pytela, From Wounds to Wisdom Podcast, trauma and health, detox protocols, Barbie Moreno, David Hawkins, trace minerals, Marxism-Leninism, secret police, Canada, Czechoslovakia, dentistry, dowsing, muscle testing, Lecithin, Follow Martin Pytela here! https://www.instagram.com/lifeenthusiast15/ https://web.facebook.com/LifeEnthusiastContact/?_rdc=1&_rdr# https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-enthusiast/ https://t.me/lifentco SHOP: https://life-enthusiast.com/ Visit BarbieMoreno.com For your FREE HEALING GUIDE and a COMPLIMENTARY AWAKENING SESSION More inspiring stories on From Wounds To Wisdom Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts! Follow for more! Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    29 min

  3. JAN 19

    FWTW S4E06 How Rare Melanoma Forged An Ex-Swat Negotiator's Resilience - Terry Tucker, Barbie Moreno

    What happens when tactical empathy from high-stakes hostage crises becomes your secret weapon against terminal cancer? Former SWAT hostage negotiator Terry Tucker talks to Barbie Moreno and reveals how negotiation skills saved his life through rare melanoma diagnosis, amputation, and 13+ years as a cancer warrior. From de-escalating suicide standoffs at 3 AM to embracing his own "death sentence," Terry shares raw wisdom that will rewire how you face pain, purpose, and your breaking point. ​ 🔥 Episode Highlights (Broad Chapters): Ex-SWAT to Cancer Warrior: Terry's Explosive Journey Inside Hostage Negotiation: Tactical Empathy Secrets Rare Melanoma Diagnosis & the "2-Year Death Sentence" Suicide Prevention: What People Really Need to Hear Amputation, Clinical Trials & Fighting Big Pharma The 4 Truths: Mindset, Pain, Legacy, Never Quit Rat Experiment: Why Hope = 60 Hours of Resilience 💥 Key Lessons You'll Take Away: How "tactical empathy" builds trust faster than agreement Why asking about suicide saves lives (it's NOT planting ideas) Cancer warrior hacks: 73-hour fasting, burning pain as fuel The rat experiment proving your body can outlast your mind Ernest Hemingway quote: "Life breaks everyone... stronger at broken places" 🎯 Perfect For: Resilience training, mental health warriors, cancer survivors, leadership teams, anyone hitting a breaking point. If you've ever felt alone in a crowd or wondered "how much more can I take?"—this episode delivers. ​ Connect with Terry Tucker: 🌐 motivationalcheck.com 📚 Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon Life | Amazon 📖 Four Truths and a Lie | Amazon Keywords: SWAT negotiator, cancer warrior, amputee inspiration, tactical empathy, suicide prevention, resilience training, 4 truths mindset, rare melanoma survivor, overcoming adversity, mental toughness, hostage negotiation lessons, never quit motivation, Terry Tucker, Barbie Moreno, podiatrist, melanoma, MD Anderson, trial drug, Interferon, Curt Richter, rat experiment, Motivational Check LLC ​ ⚠️ Content Note: Sensitive discussions of suicide ideation, terminal illness, amputation—handled with hope and solution-focused wisdom. Viewer discretion advised. ​ #FromWoundstoWisdom #TerryTucker #SWATtoCancer #ResiliencePodcast #MentalHealthMatters Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    36 min

  4. JAN 12

    FWTW S4E05 What Turns Postpartum Hell Into Leadership Gold? | Chou Hallegra's Truth | Barbie Moreno

    New mom. Postpartum spiraling. Meds making it worse. Divorce shattering the picture-perfect life. Yet somehow, Chou Hallegra transforms it all into a mission to help thousands heal and belong. In this powerful conversation with host Barbie Moreno, the “Be Well Lady” shares how suicidal thoughts, childhood trauma, and a painful marriage became the very fuel for her work as a mental health specialist, DEI trainer, and founder of Grace & Hope Consulting.​​ Chapters How Rock Bottom Changed Everything Why Medication Wasn’t the Full Answer What Natural Supports and “Personal Medicine” Look Like How Divorce Became a Turning Point for Her and Her Kids Why Knowing Who You Are Is Non-Negotiable What First Step You Can Take Today Keywords for Search postpartum depression story, trauma healing journey, suicidal to survivor, natural mental health support, antidepressant side effects, divorce and mental health, single mom healing, women’s wellness coach, DEI and mental health, stress relief tools, self-care for mothers, finding your identity, Chou Hallegra, Barbie Moreno podcast, From Wounds to Wisdom​ CONNECT WITH CHOU HALLEGRA pronounced as /shoo/ Instagram @chouhallegra Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ChouHallegra Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chouhallegra/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@gracehopeforfamilies Author www.writewithchou.com  Grace & Hope for Families https://graceandhopeforfamilies.org/ https://www.facebook.com/graceandhopeforfamilies/ https://www.youtube.com/@gracehopeforfamilies Grace & Hope Consulting https://www.graceandhopeconsulting.com/ DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE HEALING GUIDE at: barbiemoreno.com If this episode spoke to you, visit BarbieMoreno.com to connect and find similar stories of healing and transformation. You don't have to be alone. Join our women's group by Barbie Moreno: https://barbiemoreno.com/love-your-life-womens-group-coaching Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    28 min

  5. JAN 5

    FWTW S4E04 How Patty Cabot Discovered Binge Eating Hid Her Childhood Abuse | With Barbie Moreno

    Writer and survivor Patty Cabot spent decades in a brutal binge–diet–regain cycle before one confronting therapy session connected her weight struggles to unresolved childhood sexual abuse. In this powerful conversation, we explore how trauma hides in eating disorders, why food becomes both comfort and punishment, and what it really takes to reclaim your body, your story, and your life. Suggested Keywords childhood sexual abuse, trauma and eating disorders, binge eating disorder, bulimia and trauma, body image healing, EMDR therapy, healing from childhood abuse, emotional eating, food and trauma, CPTSD and eating, Not That Girl Anymore, Patty Cabot, Barbie Moreno, Oprah Winfrey, bulimia, anorexia Broader chapter sections How Trauma Hides in Eating Habits What Really Drives Binge Eating Childhood Sexual Abuse and the Body “Keeping Score” EMDR, Therapy, and Breaking the Binge Cycle Why Survivors Use Food for Safety and Numbness Body Image, Self-Loathing, and Aging in Recovery What Patty Learned Writing Not That Girl Anymore Wisdom for Survivors Ready to Heal GET PATTY CABOT'S BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Not-That-Girl-Anymore-Childhood/dp/B0CKCVQ3VX VISIT PATTY CABOT at: pattycabot.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattycabot/ Instagram | @patty.cabot https://www.facebook.com/p/Patty-Cabot-100063599580134/ DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE HEALING GUIDE at: barbiemoreno.com You don't have to be alone. Join our women's group by Barbie Moreno: https://barbiemoreno.com/love-your-life-womens-group-coaching Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    37 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    FWTW S4E03 Why Facing Childhood Pain Is The Key To Real Healing | Dr Robert Bleck x Barbie Moreno

    Surviving daily beatings, humiliation, nightmares, and intense anxiety, Dr. Robert Bleck grew up in a home filled with rage and generational trauma — and somehow turned that pain into a life’s work of helping others heal. In this episode, we talk about childhood abuse, buried emotions, and his 3-phase Source Completion Therapy that helps people “give back the pain” and finally find peace. Dr Robert talks with Barbie Moreno and covers breaking cycles of abuse, confronting the person who hurt you, the role of medication and other therapies, and what it actually takes to stop living in survival mode and start truly healing. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can really get free from your past, this conversation is for you. Broad Chapter Sections Why Childhood Pain Never Just Disappears Facing Daily Abuse, Nightmares, and Anxiety Generational Trauma: When Parents Pass Down Their Wounds Sports, Survival, and Getting Out of the House How Source Completion Therapy Was Created Going Back In Time: Reliving and Releasing the Pain Confronting The Person Who Hurt You Medication, EMDR, CBT, and Other Tools Regret, Siblings, and Guilt After Escape Healing, Hope, and Why You Don’t Have to Stay in the Pain Keywords childhood trauma healing, emotional abuse recovery, generational trauma, how to heal childhood wounds, why therapy isn’t working, trauma informed therapy, Source Completion Therapy, Dr Robert Bleck interview, anxiety and childhood trauma, healing from abusive parents, Barbie Moreno, Barbie Moreno sibling story Connect with Dr. Robert Bleck Personal Website | https://robertbleck.com/  Linkedin Dr. Robert Bleck, Psychotherapist | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-bleck-psychotherapist-744aa4367/  Facebook | Robert Black https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583254964597  Get Dr. Bleck's book: https://www.amazon.com/Give-Back-Pain-Emotional-Completion/dp/0595151167 If this story spoke to you, visit barbiemoreno.com for our ONLINE COURSE, and Love Your Life Women Coaching Group. More inspiring stories on our podcast | Visit From Wounds to Wisdom, wherever you get your podcast! Season 2 Unraveling the Mind: From Mental Struggles to Inner Strength.

    37 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    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

  8. 12/15/2025

    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
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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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