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 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. FEB 2

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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