Podcast
Heal 2 Feel with Liat Gerszt & Mercedes Javid
Welcome to Season 2 of Heal 2 Feel, the podcast where we dive into all things health, wellness, and spirituality—think Reiki, hypnotherapy, near-death experiences, and mastering your mindset. I'm Liat and I've always been fascinated with life after death, past lives, psychics, healers, and holistic health . I love spreading this knowledge and have a passion for helping people dive deep into their root causes of pain and break free from self limiting beliefs to transform their lives. And I'm MJ—a reality star turned wife, mother, and real estate agent—jumping headfirst into the world of self-care, searching for sanity… all while still bringing the fun and keeping things a little unpredictable in true "MJ" form! I'm open to trying all of this, but if it doesn't come with a side of champagne, I have questions!
We're bringing in top experts in health and wellness—plus some fascinating and famous guests to share their stories, struggles, and secrets to feeling their best, all while keeping it fun and full of laughs!
And let's be real… we may spill a little behind-the-scenes celebrity gossip that you won't want to miss.
Get ready for expert insights, raw conversations, and plenty of laughs along the way.We're diving into it all—one deep breath, a little laughter, and a lot of fun along the way. Heal 2 Feel—coming soon. Subscribe now and let's start this journey together! Let's do it. But fair warning—I'm bringing snacks and a little tea to spill.
- Episodes
- 58
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 59 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
58 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 10 min
Encore: Ryan Bailey Gets Real About Grief, People-Pleasing & Finding His Purpose
Season 2
Show notes
You may know Ryan Bailey for his hilarious takes on pop culture, Bravo, and everything happening in the reality TV universe — but this conversation reveals a completely different side of him.
In this encore episode of Heal 2 Feel, Liat Gerszt and Mercedes “MJ” Javid sit down with the host of So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey for an honest conversation about the experiences that shaped who he is today.
Ryan opens up about growing up as the kid who wanted everyone to get along, moving during his teenage years, being bullied, finding his place in theater, and eventually making his way to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
He also shares how divorce, rejection, insecurity, and years of people-pleasing ultimately forced him to learn one of his biggest lessons: sometimes trying to protect everyone else's feelings means abandoning your own.
Ryan takes us inside the unexpected beginnings of So Bad It’s Good — from recording his first voice memo and creating marathon six-hour podcast episodes during COVID to eventually turning his passion for pop culture into a full-time career.
The conversation becomes especially emotional as Ryan reflects on losing his mother, being by her side during her final days, and navigating the grief that followed. He shares why having his parents appear on his podcast became one of the greatest gifts of his life — and why becoming a father himself has brought a completely new perspective.
Plus, Ryan talks about meeting his fiancée Rebecca, preparing to welcome their daughter, his friendship with Jeff Lewis and the Chumps, and learning that the richest parts of life often come from the relationships we allow ourselves to build.
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Ryan’s childhood and the move that changed everything
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Being bullied and finding belonging through theater
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Why he became a lifelong people-pleaser
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Learning to say no and have difficult conversations
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His acting career and move to Los Angeles
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Divorce, heartbreak, and starting over
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Meeting Rebecca and preparing to become a father
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How So Bad It’s Good started almost by accident
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Turning a passion project into a full-time career
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How COVID unexpectedly changed the trajectory of his life
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His friendship with Jeff Lewis and the Chumps
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Losing his mother and processing grief
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The special podcast recordings he now has with his parents
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Looking for signs from loved ones who have passed
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Why relationships and connection mean more to Ryan now than ever before
Ryan Bailey
Podcast: So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey
Instagram: @sobaditsgoodwithryanbailey
YouTube: So Bad It’s Good with Ryan Bailey
Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Heal 2 Feel
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56 min
Encore: Jeff Lewis Gets Candid About Fame, Boundaries & The Friends He Misses Most (Part 1)
Show notes
ENCORE: In Part 1 of our highly anticipated conversation with Jeff Lewis (with Shane Douglas by his side), we go beyond the headlines and into the human behind the voice.Jeff opens up about friendship fallouts, being labeled “the villain” on reality TV, and the hard-earned shift from caring what everyone thinks to protecting his peace. He shares the story of coming out, navigating family dynamics, losing his mother at 18, and how those early experiences shaped his drive, independence, and relationships.We also talk about the power of truth (and why lying is Jeff’s biggest trigger), boundaries, therapy, fatherhood, and how Monroe changed everything.In this episode, we cover:Jeff’s “accidental” path into fame and becoming the breakout of a teaser reelHandling criticism, public perception, and why he lives in a “bubble” nowComing out: when he knew, how his family reacted, and what surprised him mostLosing his mom at 18 and the guilt he carried (plus a powerful reframing)Being left alone at 13, growing independence, and how it connects to attachmentBoundaries, friendship breakups, and the one person he admits he still missesDating, love languages, and what Jeff wants now vs. 10 years agoShane’s perspective: working with Jeff, the “extra step” mindset, and the funny daily quirksA tease for Part 2: Scary Sherri + a reading you will not see comingNext episode:Part 2 drops next week and includes Scary Sherri + psychic readings Jeff & Shane won’t forget.Guest Info / Contact (Public)Jeff LewisInstagram: @jljefflewisThe Jeff Lewis Channel: SiriusXM Ch. 789Website: Jeff Lewis CompanyShane DouglasInstagram: @shane.douglas
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1 hr 8 min
Encore: Jamie Kennedy Gets Real Hollywood, Jeff Lewis, Love & What Really Matters
Show notes
Actor, comedian, writer, and producer Jamie Kennedy joins Heal 2 Feel for a hilarious, candid, and unexpectedly vulnerable conversation that goes far beyond Hollywood.
Jamie takes us back to the beginning of his career—from growing up outside Philadelphia and discovering acting to moving to Los Angeles with almost nothing and refusing to give up after rejection after rejection.
He shares the incredible story of landing background work on Dead Poets Society, finding himself on set alongside Robin Williams, struggling to get representation, working in telemarketing and delivering food while pursuing acting, and even creating an alter ego named “Marty Power” to help get himself in front of Hollywood agents.
But this conversation quickly goes much deeper.
Jamie opens up about growing up as the youngest of six children, feeling misunderstood, dealing with criticism, experiencing serious health challenges early in his career, and how those experiences shaped the comedian and person he became.
He also gets candid about how dramatically Hollywood has changed. Jamie shares his thoughts on celebrity culture, reality TV, social media, why popularity has become its own form of currency, and why authenticity may be more important than ever.
And, of course, Jeff Lewis comes up.
Jamie talks about what makes Jeff so compelling, his chemistry with Mercedes Javid, and why being completely yourself—even when people don't agree with you—is often what makes someone the most interesting to watch.
Later, the conversation takes an unexpectedly emotional turn as Jamie reflects on losing his parents, getting older, relationships, companionship, and realizing that achievements and success aren't necessarily the things that matter most.
After decades of chasing the next opportunity, Jamie says he's reached a point where human connection has become one of the most important things in his life.
And before the episode ends, the conversation turns toward Jamie's future—with a few unexpected predictions involving writing, Calabasas, marriage…and maybe even a baby. 👀
In this episode:
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Jamie's unconventional journey from Pennsylvania to Hollywood
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Getting his first taste of filmmaking on Dead Poets Society
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Meeting Robin Williams on set
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Surviving years of rejection and struggling financially in Los Angeles
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The wild “Marty Power” story and how Jamie hustled his way into meetings
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Why Jamie believes having a fallback plan can work against an artist
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His early stand-up comedy career
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The serious kidney condition he faced while struggling financially
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Growing up as the youngest of six children
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How criticism and family dynamics shaped him
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His friendship with Jeff Lewis
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Why Jamie believes authenticity is so powerful
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Reality TV, influencers and the changing definition of celebrity
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Why today's entertainers need to build their own audiences
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Jamie's thoughts on the current state of Hollywood
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Losing his parents and reevaluating what matters
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His relationship and thoughts about marriage and children
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What's next for Jamie personally and professionally
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And the surprising prediction about his next chapter
This is Jamie Kennedy beyond the characters, movies and comedy—a funny, raw and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about ambition, rejection, identity, connection and figuring out what really matters when the chase for success begins to change.
🎧 Listen now to Heal2Feel wherever you get your podcasts and watch the full conversation on YouTube.
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50 min
Encore: AnnaLynne McCord “The Greatest Gift You Can Give the World Is Your Healed Self”
Show notes
What does it really take to heal from trauma—and who can you become when you finally give yourself permission to be free?
In this deeply personal episode of Heal2Feel, actress, activist and healing advocate AnnaLynne McCord opens up about her journey through childhood trauma, sexual abuse, dissociation and ultimately discovering a path toward healing.
Best known for her roles in Nip/Tuck and 90210, AnnaLynne shares a side of herself that goes far beyond what audiences have seen on screen. She discusses being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID), the memories that resurfaced in adulthood, and how understanding her mind and body helped her begin putting the pieces of herself back together.
AnnaLynne also takes us inside the many approaches she has explored along the way—from neuroscience and traditional therapies to Reiki, breathwork, spirituality and plant medicine—and explains why she believes healing is never a one-size-fits-all process.
The conversation goes even deeper into the ways trauma can live in the body, intimacy and sexuality after abuse, our relationships with our parents, motherhood, forgiveness, self-worth and the patterns we unknowingly carry into adulthood.
And perhaps most importantly, AnnaLynne shares a powerful message for anyone who has experienced abuse or trauma: healing is possible, and the life waiting on the other side may be one you can't yet imagine.
In this episode:
• AnnaLynne’s childhood and leaving home at 15
• Her experience with childhood sexual abuse and resurfaced memories
• Being diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID)
• How dissociation can act as a form of protection
• Why she believes “the glue is love” when healing fractured parts of ourselves
• Neuroscience, Reiki, breathwork, spirituality and other healing modalities she has explored
• How trauma can show up in the body and relationships
• Sexuality, intimacy and reclaiming your body after trauma
• Forgiveness—and why AnnaLynne’s definition of it has changed
• Mother wounds, family patterns and generational healing
• Turning pain into purpose
• Giving yourself permission to finally set yourself freeA note to listeners: This episode includes candid discussion of childhood sexual abuse, trauma, dissociation and sexual experiences. Please listen with care.
Connect with AnnaLynne McCord:
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59 min
ENCORE: Joe Tabbanella on Rewiring Your Mind & Creating Change
Show notes
We’re getting ready to bring you a brand-new season of Heal2Feel with new conversations, new guests, and more of the honest, thought-provoking discussions you love.
While we get ready, we’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations. In this encore episode, hypnotherapist Joe Tabbanella joins Heal2Feel for a fascinating deep dive into the subconscious mind, manifestation, relationships, limiting beliefs, and our ability to create meaningful change in our lives.
What if the patterns keeping you stuck aren’t permanent — but simply programs your mind has learned along the way?
After experiencing his own remarkable journey with visualization and manifestation, Joe became fascinated with understanding why these practices can work. That curiosity ultimately led him to the Hypnosis Motivation Institute and a career in hypnotherapy, where he has conducted thousands of sessions helping people better understand and shift deeply ingrained patterns.
Joe explains the difference between simply thinking about change and creating an experience powerful enough for the subconscious mind to begin responding differently.
In this encore episode, we explore:
• How Joe’s incredible lottery story sparked his lifelong study of manifestation
• What hypnotherapy actually is — and how it differs from traditional talk therapy
• Why visualization alone may not be enough to create change
• How limiting beliefs and childhood experiences can shape adult behavior
• Why we can repeatedly attract the same types of relationships
• How unresolved emotions can keep us stuck in familiar patterns
• The importance of surrender, acceptance, and learning to sit with discomfort
• Why getting specific about what you want matters when manifesting
• How to reverse-engineer a seemingly impossible goal into achievable steps
• The difference between being driven by fear and moving toward sJoe also shares practical techniques for recognizing old emotional patterns without allowing them to dictate your next move — and explains why creating a clear internal picture of the life, career, or relationship you want can be an important first step toward changing what you accept in the present.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, repeated the same relationship patterns, struggled with limiting beliefs, or wondered whether manifestation is more than simply “thinking positively,” this encore conversation offers a completely different way to look at the power of the mind.
Connect with Joe Tabbanella
Learn more about Joe, The TAB Technique, courses, workshops, and hypnotherapy sessions at TheTABTechnique.com.
IG: joetabbanella
Connect with Heal2Feel
Instagram: @H2FPOD
Follow Heal2Feel so you don’t miss the return of our brand-new season, coming soon!
If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it — and don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Heal2Feel on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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59 min
Encore: What No One Tells You About Fertility, Genetics & Creating Your Family
Season 2, Episode 50
Show notes
In this powerful encore episode, we sit down with Lila Dayani, a genetic counselor and founder of Genevieve Health, and Stephanie Levich, founder of Family Match Consulting, to break down the often misunderstood world of fertility, genetics, IVF, and surrogacy.
From the emotional reality of infertility to the science behind genetic testing, this conversation sheds light on the paths so many families take—but few openly discuss.
Stephanie shares how she helps intended parents navigate surrogacy with confidence, turning fear into clarity during one of life’s most vulnerable journeys. As she says, “it’s really frickin scary… you’re envisioning a stranger carrying your baby” — but with the right guidance, that fear transforms into trust.
Lila dives into the importance of proactive genetic testing—before pregnancy—and how having the right information can be life-changing (and even life-saving).
MJ opens up about her own deeply personal fertility journey, reminding us that there is no shame in how you build your family—only strength, resilience, and love.
This episode is for anyone who:
• Is thinking about starting a family
• Has struggled with infertility
• Is curious about IVF, surrogacy, or genetic testing
• Or simply wants to feel less alone in the process✨ However your family comes to be… your journey is valid.
TIMESTAMPS
• 00:00 – Why surrogacy can feel overwhelming (and how to navigate it)
• 02:00 – Meet Lila & Stephanie + their backgrounds
• 05:00 – What is genetic counseling (and why it matters)
• 10:00 – IVF misconceptions & fertility realities
• 14:00 – MJ’s personal fertility journey + breaking stigma
• 18:00 – Stephanie’s story & why she built Family Match
• 21:00 – Surrogacy timelines, process & expectations
• 24:00 – Emotional + physical realities of pregnancy complications
• 30:00 – IVF as a “battle” — mental, physical & spiritual
• 35:00 – Cost of surrogacy & accessibility challenges
• 40:00 – What makes a qualified surrogate
• 45:00 – Why genetic testing can save lives
• 50:00 – Listening to your intuition in pregnancy & health
• 55:00 – Building Genevieve Health + proactive care
• 58:00 – Final thoughts: releasing shame around family buildingCONTACT INFO
Lila Dayani
Founder, Genevieve Health
🌐 https://genevievehealth.comStephanie Levich
Founder, Family Match Consulting
🌐 https://familymatchconsulting.comThank you for tuning in to this week’s episode of Heal 2 Feel.
If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who might need it. You never know who’s quietly going through their own journey.
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Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now.We’ll see you next week 💛
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1 hr
Encore: Lisa Machenberg on Hypnosis, Soul Contracts & the Truth About Relationships
Season 1
Show notes
In this powerful encore episode, hypnotherapist Lisa Machenberg (aka The HypnoMom) joins MJ and Liat for a mind-expanding conversation on the subconscious mind, relationships, and the unseen forces shaping our lives.
Lisa shares her incredible personal story of IVF, soul connections, and how her children—and even embryos—found their way back to her in the most unexpected way. The conversation dives deep into the mind-body connection, the science and magic behind hypnosis, and how our thoughts directly impact our physical and emotional reality.
From healing migraines with visualization to redefining relationships through her “thinkers vs. feelers” framework, Lisa gives practical tools to improve communication, intimacy, and connection.
If you’ve ever struggled in relationships, felt stuck in patterns, or wondered how powerful your mind really is—this episode will change the way you see everything.
TIMESTAMPS
• 00:00 – How to improve your relationship (one simple shift)
• 00:42 – Meet Lisa Machenberg (The HypnoMom)
• 01:22 – IVF journey, triplets & the mind-body connection
• 04:23 – The “soul” moment that led to her third child
• 06:40 – Her daughter’s shocking past-life memory
• 08:41 – The embryos story that will blow your mind
• 10:10 – Long-lost biological siblings reconnect
• 14:01 – Soul contracts & trusting timing in life
• 17:16 – Hypnosis for pain management (real-life demo)
• 21:26 – The power of your mind on your body
• 23:20 – Thinkers vs. Feelers in relationships
• 26:40 – Why couples fight (and how to fix it)
• 27:31 – The TRUE definition of love
• 30:38 – The “7-day relationship experiment”
• 32:49 – Parenting truth: kids mirror YOU
• 34:02 – The 4 steps to abundance
• 37:54 – Why willpower fails (88% vs 12% brain)
• 40:01 – Emotional eating & unmet needs
• 49:08 – Sex, rejection & relationship dynamics
• 53:37 – Scheduling intimacy (yes, really)
• 57:35 – How to fight the RIGHT way
• 58:44 – Where to find Lisa + final takeawaysFollow the show: @h2fpod
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56 min
Encore: Doug Boudin on Jeff Lewis Live, Finding Joy Alone & Manifesting Love
Season 2, Episode 47
Show notes
Encore: Doug Boudin joins Heal 2 Feel for a candid, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt conversation that goes far beyond what listeners usually hear on Jeff Lewis Live.
In this episode, Doug opens up about growing up in New York, knowing he was different from an early age, coming out after college, and what it’s been like to build a full life rooted in curiosity, humor, friendship, and authenticity. He shares stories about family, first crushes, past relationships, heartbreak, and the kind of partner he’d still love to find.
Doug also talks about how he first connected with Jeff Lewis, what it’s really like being part of the Jeff Lewis Live universe, how he handles teasing and criticism, and why the joy of live radio has become such a meaningful creative outlet for him.
The conversation also dives into Doug’s love of cooking, his Instagram live series Cook & Kibbitz, his truffle salt collaboration, and the career dreams he’s still manifesting — from lasting love to a series regular role.
It’s warm, witty, vulnerable, and full of the exact charm that has made Doug such a beloved voice.
00:00 Doug’s charm, humor, and why everyone loves him
02:30 First time in Calabasas and the gate drama
04:00 Accents, languages, and Doug’s love of words
05:55 Doug reveals his full name and unusual middle name
07:30 Why Doug knows so much: music, memory, and lifelong learning
10:30 Growing up in New York and family dynamics
12:25 Doug’s parents, his father’s passing, and his childhood home life
15:50 When Doug first knew he was different
17:10 Coming out, early crushes, and first celebrity attractions
20:20 Doug’s past relationships, including dating a rabbi
23:40 Does Doug want a life partner?
24:20 Solo travel, companionship, and building a life you enjoy now
25:50 Doug describes his ideal man
27:45 Cooking, etiquette, and how his mom shaped his food world
29:40 How Doug met Jeff Lewis
32:30 What Doug loves most about being on Jeff Lewis Live
35:35 Does Jeff ever take the teasing too far?
36:45 Hate messages, homophobia, and staying authentic
40:15 Doug’s closest friendships from the Jeff Lewis world
43:45 Mary, F, Kill: Jeff Lewis Live edition
45:50 The chumps Doug misses most
48:20 If Doug could change one thing about Jeff Lewis Live
49:20 Doug’s biggest fears: death, pain, and poverty
50:00 Doug’s dream career and what he still wants most
51:00 Doug’s day job in LGBTQ+ marketing
53:05 Cook & Kibbitz, truffle salt, and where to follow DougDoug Boudin appears to use the handle @doug_boudin and promotes Cook & Kibbitz there; his truffle salt collaboration is sold through Saltery.
Heal 2 Feel
Follow the show: @h2fpodHosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes “MJ” Javid
Production: Sylvirgale Productions
Drops: Wednesdays (subscribe for weekly releases)Follow the show: @h2fpod
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41 min
Encore: Jeff Lewis & Scary Sherri Give MJ Her First Reading — Karma, Heart Healing & Future Love (Part 2)
Season 2, Episode 46
Show notes
Encore airing: Scary Sherri is back — and she’s as scary accurate as ever. After 15+ years reading Liat (and plenty of Jeff), Sherri joins Jeff Lewis for an encore episode and gives MJ her first-ever reading… and it gets REAL.
In this episode, MJ hears unexpected truths about generational karma and her son, why she’s being pushed to open her heart, and how healing her relationship with her mom is part of breaking the cycle. Plus, Jeff can’t resist asking about love… and Sherri has thoughts.
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00:00 Why she’s called “Scary Sherri” (scary accurate)
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00:58 Jeff’s take on psychics + manifesting (and not taking the advice 😅)
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02:26 What makes this reading different: MJ’s first time, authentic on-air
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04:19 MJ’s reading begins (energy shuffle + intention)
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05:16 Karma + her son: patterns repeating through generations
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06:23 “Open your heart” (beyond money) + compassion as a practice
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12:00 Forgive your mom + release the past (breaking the cycle)
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14:17 Why this season feels pivotal (karma/years ahead)
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17:11 Can MJ get the love she needs? (relationship reality check)
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19:08 Liat translates: nurture connections, “smell the roses”
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19:49 Jeff love convo begins 👀 (“Was Jeff ever in love?”)
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28:16 Jeff’s deeper takeaway: giving love vs receiving it back
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31:12 Sherri calls out healing after heartbreak + what comes next
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35:28 The big message: MJ’s choices model “real love” for her son
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40:43 Where to book Sherri + show wrap / CTAs
Jeff Lewis
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Instagram: @jljefflewis
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Business inquiries: business@jefflewiscompany.com
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Instagram: @h2fpod
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YouTube: @Heal2FeelPodcast
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Apple Podcasts: Heal 2 Feel with Liat Gerszt & Mercedes Javid
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1 hr 22 min
Boundaries, Strong-Willed Kids & Modern Parenting with Sean Donohue (Ep 46)
Show notes
Parenting today feels different — because it is.
In this deeply honest and eye-opening episode, family coach Sean Donohue joins Heal 2 Feel to unpack modern parenting struggles: strong-willed kids, boundaries, shame, divorce, discipline, and the fear of "messing them up."
With over 20 years of experience coaching families and millions of monthly views across social media, Sean shares practical scripts, emotional tools, and mindset shifts that help parents lead with both connection and strength.
This conversation gets real:
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The difference between gentle and strong parenting
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Why "it's not about the green plate"
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How to teach trust and boundaries
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Raising resilient kids without creating entitlement
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Handling divorce conversations with young children
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The inner work parents must do first
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If you've ever wondered:
"Am I doing this right?"
"Did I just screw up my kid?"
"How do I say no without shame?"
"How do I raise strong but kind humans?"This episode is for you.
Because parenting isn't about perfection.
It's about connection, leadership, and growth.Timestamps
00:00 The bar is raised: modern parenting & breaking cycles
02:19 The fear of shaping your child's subconscious
04:07 Sean's origin story — from Supernanny to family coach
08:27 "You can't control your child. You can control yourself."
10:35 The strong-willed, sensitive child conversation
15:24 Gentle vs authoritarian parenting — finding the balance
17:28 The 7-second boundary script for persistent kids
19:40 Role play: teaching kids to honor boundaries
22:08 Divorce & young children — using the word "confusing"
24:59 Why hiding your emotions from your kids isn't healthy
29:20 Showing your humanity builds deeper connection
33:44 The estrangement generation & staying connected long-term
37:55 The "monitor lizard" story — saying yes vs sticking to no
44:43 Are we raising entitled kids? Money & overindulgence
48:20 Empathetic limits: how to say no with connection
53:00 It's not about the plate — it's about trust
59:15 Why saying no can feel emotionally loaded
1:03:50 Scripts to pause before reacting
1:07:00 "Connection before correction"
1:13:07 Delayed gratification & building long-term resilienceConnect with Sean Donohue
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.familycoach/
• Podcast: The Sean Donohue Show: https://www.parentingmodernteens.com/podcast
• Website: https://www.parentingmodernteens.com/Heal 2 Feel
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Rate & review: Apple Podcasts + Spotify (it helps more than you know!)
Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now.Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid
Production: Sylvirgale Productions
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54 min
Awakening to the Fifth Dimension: Kimberly Meredith's NDE, Miraculous Healings & Soul Signs (Ep 45)
Show notes
Kimberly Meredith joins Heal 2 Feel to share the incredible story behind her near-death experience (2012), the return of her childhood gifts, and how she understands healing through "God as energy," intuition, and the 5th dimension. The conversation explores her early paranormal experiences, why she suppressed her abilities, her nursing + Hollywood medical-tech career, and the moment everything changed. Kimberly also offers practical ways to "stay healed," talks collective shifts (Aquarian Age / shedding seasons), and gives a powerful intuitive moment for the hosts.
Quick note: This episode includes spiritual perspectives and personal experiences and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Timestamps
00:00 Kimberly on healing "through the energy outside" / Holy Spirit as energy
00:00:31 Welcome back + hosts intro
00:00:47 Guest intro + Kimberly's credentials + book spotlight
00:01:43 Kimberly's story begins: near-death experience (2012) setup
00:02:11 "Were you born with the blinking?" Childhood gifts confirmed
00:03:01 Paranormal experiences + bond with grandmother
00:04:15 Feeling different as a kid + spirituality in school
00:05:38 What "blinking" actually means + suppressing it at age 7
00:05:58 Nursing path + still hearing "whispers" from spirit
00:07:10 Hollywood medical tech life (sets, accuracy, writing)
00:08:02 Cedars trauma unit stories + miracles + patients
00:10:19 Supervisor notices Kimberly's instinct to help beyond her assignment
00:11:23 Burning the candle at both ends + caretaking + survival mode
00:12:41 The accident: car door hits her + concussion/hematoma
00:14:26 Symptoms worsen + collapse + rushed to hospital
00:15:52 Near-death experience begins
00:16:19 What she recalls: father, light through eyes, physical sensations
00:17:14 A woman appears in her NDE + "You're safe"
00:18:04 "Get it off me" — the light/energy pressing on her chest
00:19:34 Waking up knowing life won't be the same
00:21:09 Recovery: speech + mobility challenges + hospital rehab
00:22:39 Gifts return: blinking resumes after coming home
00:23:47 "You healed yourself" — Kimberly explains how
00:24:27 Discovered at home + healing begins (hands-on, prayer)
00:26:48 First major proof: "I'm healed… surgery canceled"
00:28:42 Word spreads fast — daily visitors + scanning medical intuition
00:30:06 She wasn't charging for years (donation-based early period)
00:31:15 What is the 5th dimension? (and why it matters)
00:33:25 3D vs 5D examples (fear vs love/kindness/simplicity)
00:34:19 Miracle healings + mindset + "We all can have miracle healings"
00:35:35 Wayne Dyer example + "I am well" mindset
00:36:21 Affirmations + staying in the frequency
00:37:23 Practical steps: meditation, no gossip, boundaries, service
00:38:24 Where we're headed as consciousness/planet + soul tribe
00:40:22 "Shedding" seasons + relationships/jobs/moves (collective shift)
00:41:10 Kimberly's intuitive moment + soul frequency numbers
00:43:16 Father's presence + symbolism + signs (11s)
00:45:55 Book highlight + healing prayer + audio options
00:46:53 How to book Kimberly (readings/healings, Zoom options)
00:49:13 What happens when we die? + dimensions/omniscient energy
00:50:15 Passing over + "time to live, time to die" + faith + prayer
00:53:29 Kimberly's radio show + where to listen
00:53:53 Outro + write-in questions + rate/review CTAKimberly Meredith
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Website: thehealingtrilogy.com
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Instagram: @kimberlymeredith
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Book: Awakening to the Fifth Dimension: Discovering the Soul's Path to Healing (available in print + audio)
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Instagram: @h2fpod
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42 min
MJ 2.0: Self-Worth, Boundaries & Her New Bravo Era (Valley: Persian Style Catch-Up) (Ep 44)
Show notes
Liat and MJ kick off the new year with a real-time life update: MJ's "2.0" era, co-parenting + post-separation boundaries, and what it's like returning to reality TV without slipping back into "messy for the cameras." They also unpack the new dynamics (and drama) on The Valley: Persian Style—including friendships, alliances, and why healing sometimes looks like choosing peace over proving a point.
What you'll hear in this episode
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MJ's lighter energy in her "MJ 2.0" season: self-worth, softness, and speaking up with boundaries
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Navigating separation + co-parenting: why "healing conversations" take time
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Friendship repair + forgiveness: letting go of "stay mad forever" loyalty
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On-screen dynamics: why some relationships read as "trauma-bonded" vs. truly compatible
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Rebuilding after chaos: releasing survival mode (freeze/flight/fawn) and learning to live
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1 hr 3 min
Ayahuasca, Ego Death & True Healing: How Plant Medicine Changed Our Lives Forever (Ep 43)
Show notes
In this deeply honest and transformational episode of Heal 2 Feel, we sit down with Colette Abedi and Kerry Rhodes for an unforgettable conversation about plant medicine, grief, identity, and what real healing actually requires.
Colette shares how losing her father led her to ayahuasca—and ultimately to producing The Medicine documentary and writing her novel My Uncaged Summer. Kerry opens up about life after the NFL, surrendering control, ego death, and how plant medicine helped him reconnect to his purpose, his voice, and himself.
This episode explores the truth many people miss: plant medicine isn't the cure — it opens the door. The work is still yours.
If you're navigating grief, divorce, identity shifts, or standing at the edge of a deeper healing journey, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 – The truth about healing: "It's not the cure — the cure is inside you"
02:00 – Why plant medicine became part of this journey
05:20 – Colette's grief, losing her father, and saying yes to ayahuasca
08:45 – "I saw my dad" — breaking the veil & life after death
12:10 – What ayahuasca actually feels like (the purge + surrender)
15:00 – Kerry's life after the NFL & fear of losing control
18:45 – Ego death, therapy, and asking: Is there more inside me?
22:30 – Reliving childhood wounds & the power of remembering
26:00 – Seeing life from the higher self perspective
30:00 – Past lives, energy, and altered states of consciousness
35:00 – Why plant medicine can blow up your life (and why that's okay)
40:15 – Leaving marriages, choosing yourself, and sacred endings
45:00 – From validation to self-love
49:30 – Healing masculine & feminine energy
53:30 – Colette's book My Uncaged Summer & Persian culture
58:00 – Dating, soul connections & being whole on your own
1:02:00 – Final reflections: when the medicine callsColette Abedi
Author | Producer
📖 My Uncaged Summer (available everywhere books are sold)
📸 Instagram: @coletteabediKerry Rhodes
Former NFL Player | Actor | Musician
🎵 New single: Hush
📸 Instagram: @kerryon_🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify
📺 YouTube (full episode + clips)Follow the show: @h2fpod
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55 min
Dating From Your Wound or Worth — Amy Nobile Messing (Holistic Dating Coach) (Ep 42)
Show notes
In this episode, we sit down with holistic dating coach Amy to talk about what most of us were never taught: relational skills—and how to intentionally choose love from an aligned place (instead of repeating patterns from fear). Amy breaks down her Four Pillars of Aligned Love and shares how she helps clients shift their energy, stop "dating from the wound," and build real, sustainable chemistry.
You'll hear why "spark" isn't the whole story, what emotional maturity actually looks like early on, how to spot readiness (and why it's the hardest pillar), and how gratitude can completely change your dating experience. This one is part dating strategy, part spiritual reset—aka Heal 2 Feel style.
What You'll Learn
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The Four Pillars of Aligned Love: Chemistry, Emotional Maturity, Core Values, Readiness
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Why "no spark in 5 minutes" is usually a trap—and what real chemistry is
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How to stop attracting emotionally unavailable partners
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The "Choose Me" lens (and how to flip it into Choose Yourself)
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Why gratitude is a superpower in dating (and in life)
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How childhood wounds quietly shape adult relationship patterns
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What Amy means by "dating from the wound" vs dating from love
Timestamps
00:00 The most important skill we should learn in middle school: relational skills
00:35 Meet Amy + what "Love, Amy" is (a 4-month intensive)
01:19 Why energy blocks can keep love away—even when you're "doing all the things"
02:29 Readiness: why some people say they want love, but aren't actually ready
03:40 Amy's origin story: leaving a 20-year marriage + trusting the leap
05:59 Meditation as the turning point: "messages" and learning to listen
07:05 "If you really look back, you will see."
08:12 Dating as a full-time "spiritual practice" + making mistakes on purpose
10:28 "Are we dating from our wound?"
12:24 Amy's early spiritual experience (and how it shaped her path)
15:11 Becoming more "you" attracts more aligned partners
17:22 Coaching example: shifting from fear to love in real time
18:55 Banter on apps: why it feels stilted + how to make it natural
23:00 The Four Pillars breakdown begins
23:54 Sustainable chemistry: emotional intimacy first (slow burn > spark)
24:54 Emotional maturity: the early-date questions that reveal everything
25:59 Core values: "What are you grateful for right now?"
27:03 Readiness: the hardest pillar to diagnose (and why)
29:39 The "Choose Me" lens + reclaiming your quirky self
32:59 Why people numb pain (and how feeling it releases it)
35:17 Gratitude as a dating superpower + "find someone's magic"
36:20 What success looks like (it's not just "finding someone")
42:19 Helping clients once they meet someone: building a strong foundation
44:57 Visioning exercise: what you think you want vs what you truly need
46:19 Love Is Blind: what it gets right—and what it's missing
48:16 The pattern of chasing the undeserving: earning love + healing maps
50:26 The discomfort of dating differently + upper limiting
54:08 Where to find Amy + how to work with her
55:09 Show wrap + how to submit questionsGuest Contact Info (Amy — Love, Amy)
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Website: loveamy.co
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Instagram: @lovethatamy (spoken as "Love That Amy" in the episode)
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Program: Love, Amy — 4-month intensive holistic dating coaching
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Follow the show: @h2fpod
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Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now.Credits
Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid
Production: Sylvirgale Productions
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1 hr 20 min
Shannon Beador Opens the Door to Deep Emotional Healing | In this segment of Dare 2 Heal (Ep 41)
Show notes
In this raw, real-time healing session, Shannon opens up about shame, self-worth, family wounds, and relationship patterns—and bravely steps into her first hypnosis experience on camera. Shinka connects with powerful loved-one messages from Spirit, while Joe breaks down the subconscious patterns that keep us stuck (and how to finally release them).
Expect tears, breakthroughs, and that Dare to Heal magic—where healing happens in real time.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome back to Dare to Heal (part of Heal 2 Feel)
00:57 What Dare to Heal is + what to expect from this segment
01:20 Shannon Beador joins the healing circle
01:34 Meet the healers: Shinka + Joe Tabb
03:43 Spirit begins coming through immediately
04:15 Shannon's grandfather's message: confidence, beauty, self-worth
05:02 A maternal-line female energy comes through (grandmother)
06:20 A cancer-connected message + "Joy" comes through with validation + a butterfly sign
09:03 Shannon's dad "Gene the Machine" + family context
10:13 Shannon's upbringing: parents' relationship, fighting, drinking, infidelity
12:03 Feeling distant from dad growing up + closeness with mom
13:54 Reconnection + father's emotional moment: "I live for seeing you."
14:30 Forgiveness theme: it's not only about dad—mom, too
16:01 Shannon's commitment year: focusing on self + family
17:09 "Dog poop" shame story + how quickly shame can latch on
18:08 Relationship patterns begin: betrayal, love bombing, fear of being left
21:49 Joe's breakdown: the "brains" (primitive, mammalian, conditioned/human) + subconscious patterns
23:24 The 3 core subconscious wounds Joe sees most: abandonment, control, not-good-enough
25:29 Shannon connects her childhood turbulence to her relationship patterns
27:10 Shinka names the deeper imprint: early betrayal + what "man" became associated with
32:14 Shinka's message: return to the younger self (around 16) + reclaim self-worth
33:09 Joe defines belief systems + how they're formed
33:53 Shannon says yes: "Let's do it." (healing/hypnosis begins)
34:15 Identifying the stuck belief: "I'm not good enough" + fear of being "found out"
36:38 Root age identified: ~7–8 years old
40:33 "Release that decision—NOW." (core moment of reframe + release)
41:55 Emotional release (tears) + "letting love in"
44:33 Shannon returns: first hypnosis experience + processing
46:33 What changes after this? Repatterning + "generalizing" the new belief
48:21 "Shame is the gateway drug." (powerful reframe)
50:07 Shannon on DUI shame + accountability + serving at church
52:03 Shinka reframes the lesson: perfection isn't real + kids learn resilience
56:16 Bravocon accountability moment + facing it head-on
58:27 Joe on projection/transference + why comments don't hit the same anymore
01:00:05 Shannon's early Twitter clapbacks: "Do you feel better now?"
01:01:08 Friendship boundaries + keeping cast relationships as "work"
01:02:58 Tamra dynamics + boundaries + healing shifts
01:07:30 Shannon as an example for others going through it
01:12:05 Spirit returns: a young love (motorcycle accident) + "you were the love of his life"
01:15:28 The "age 16" thread returns + early affection / first "I love you"
01:17:47 Where to book Shinka + Joe
01:19:26 Outro + write-ins + rate & review reminderShinka — Psychic Medium / Healer
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Website: MySpiritualHealings.com
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Sessions: In-person or Zoom
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Location: Woodland Hills, CA
Joe Tabb — Hypnotherapist / The TABB Technique
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Website: TheTabbTechnique.com
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Bookings: Sessions available via the site
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Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now.Hosts: Liat Gerszt & Mercedes "MJ" Javid
Production: Sylvirgale Productions
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34 min
MJ on Divorce, Identity & Rebuilding After the Break (Ep 40)
Show notes
In this raw and heartfelt update episode of Heal 2 Feel, Mercedes "MJ" Javid joins Liat in the hot seat to talk about the very real aftermath of filing for divorce from Tommy after seven years of marriage.
MJ opens up about the grief that comes with ending a marriage — the emotional weight of packing up a life, sorting through memories, and navigating the logistics of moving while protecting her energy and staying strong for Shams.
Liat and MJ also unpack the deeper layers: loneliness inside a relationship, the silent treatment, emotional disconnection, and why "staying together for the kids" can sometimes teach the wrong definition of love. Through it all, MJ shares what's surprised her most about this new chapter — including how she already feels lighter, clearer, and more like herself again.
This episode is a reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose your peace — even when it's painful — and trust that life on the other side will meet you with something better.
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Share with a friend who needs a little courage right now.Timestamps
00:00 MJ on "rediscovering everything" in this new chapter
00:15 Welcome + MJ in the hot seat
00:53 MJ filed for divorce from Tommy (7 years)
01:13 Divorce grief: "It's like a death… but they're still there"
01:37 The reality of moving + leaving the family home
02:57 A home as a "live photo album"
03:00 Sorting memories, donating, and the emotional weight of purging
04:20 The marriage timeline + shared history in their homes
05:20 Protecting Shams emotionally + what he's noticing so far
05:37 Liat asks: do you have regrets?
06:02 MJ on trying for a long time + feeling disrespected
07:44 Did you outgrow each other? The breaking point
07:51 Apathy, isolation, and feeling taken for granted
08:12 "Lonely in the relationship"
09:06 Staying "for the wrong reasons"
09:32 Liat: why "stay together for the kids" can backfire (subconscious conditioning)
10:33 Why kids want happy parents — and how divorce is handled matters
12:18 The loneliest years + reaching for emotional connection
13:47 Specific example: weekends, sports, and feeling shut out
15:54 The "golf course" dynamic and unmet emotional needs
16:47 Liat reflects on the cycle of shutdown + numbing
17:33 Kabbalah concept: when one grows and the other doesn't
18:06 MJ: Tommy doesn't see his part yet (still raw)
19:05 Logistics + co-parenting in the middle of the move
19:59 Halloween setback + how arguments still show up
20:31 Liat: MJ seems lighter already
21:24 "Higher vibration" + attracting new opportunities
22:28 MJ on protecting her energy through the process
23:15 Grief, love, and accepting "we're not good together"
24:19 The reality of moving chaos (deliveries, exhaustion, survival mode)
25:16 Liat: MJ's glow + "500 bricks off your back"
26:08 MJ: fear, judgment, and making sure Shams is okay
27:31 How Shams is handling two homes so far
28:06 Working together on the move — amicable overall
29:11 Public reaction + how fast it moved
29:28 Advice for anyone scared to leave
30:06 "This needed to happen no matter what"
31:13 Purging a house = purging your life
31:59 MJ stops late-night shopping (no longer filling the void)
32:48 Liat: shifting from surviving to living
33:12 "2026 MJ is coming back to life"
33:40 Closing + parting words
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59 min
Healing After Loss: Scarlett Lewis on Signs From Jesse & Turning Pain Into Purpose (Encore)
Show notes
On this episode of Heal to Feel, we sit down with Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Choose Love Movement, whose son Jesse was one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy (December 14, 2012). Choose Love Movement
Scarlett shares Jesse's extraordinary courage, the three words he left behind — "Nurturing, Healing, Love" — and how that message became a global movement centered on love, connection, belonging, and post-traumatic growth.
We talk about what Scarlett calls the "choice moment" — the pause between what happens and how we respond — and how teaching kids essential life skills can change homes, classrooms, and communities. Scarlett also opens up about forgiveness, humanizing pain, and the life-changing power of one act of kindness.
If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs hope, healing, and a reminder that love is the strongest choice we have.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro / "It's hard to give love to someone who doesn't love themselves"
01:02 – Meet Scarlett Lewis + Jesse's heroism
02:47 – Scarlett's prayer the day Jesse was born
04:20 – Jesse "patrolling" the farm + bravery from the start
05:30 – The chalkboard message: "Nurturing, Healing, Love"
08:24 – "I love you" in the frost + Jesse's hearts on the windows
09:16 – "That's not going to happen" + Jesse's final goodbye to his dad
12:40 – Scarlett's "couch moment" + choosing her path forward
15:38 – Modeling grief and strength for her surviving son
18:39 – Forgiveness + compassion (even when it's hard)
21:54 – Missed signs + why curiosity matters
24:19 – The common thread: not feeling seen
26:25 – Aaron Stark + the kindness that stopped a planned shooting
27:44 – The Choose Love formula + "choice moment" model
29:04 – Why love, connection, and belonging are the foundation (relationships) Choose Love Movement
31:28 – Post-traumatic growth + focusing on the "grievance" end of the pathway
35:23 – Scarlett's prison story: "You saved two lives"
39:38 – Signs from Jesse + the "healing adventure"
46:01 – Skywriting: "Jesse and Jesus" + "You + God :)"
49:10 – Results in schools: behavior down, scores up, lives changed
50:59 – Town meeting + standing ovation for a love-based solution
52:21 – Working with administrations + proactive prevention
54:22 – The goal: free access for every child
56:07 – How to bring Choose Love to your school + how to contactGuest + resources (links to include)
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Choose Love Movement (official site): https://chooselovemovement.org/
• Book: Nurturing Healing Love (Scarlett Lewis)
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1 hr 42 min
Dying to Be Me: Anita Moorjani's Near-Death Experience + Miracle Healing (Encore)
Show notes
We're bringing back one of our most life-altering conversations ever: Anita Moorjani—author of Dying to Be Me—shares the story that stunned the world.
Anita takes us from growing up between cultures (and the pressure to people-please) to a devastating cancer diagnosis, the fear that surrounded it, and the moment everything changed: her near-death experience. In this episode, she walks us through what it felt like to leave her body, the "warehouse" analogy that reframed her entire life, the tapestry that revealed how deeply connected we all are, and the unexpected encounter with her father that brought pure unconditional love.
We also talk about the difference between curing vs. healing, how your environment ("your marinade") can shape your health, and why self-love isn't selfish—it's essential. If you're navigating illness, grief, burnout, or boundaries, this encore will hit you right in the heart (and leave you seeing life differently).
In this episode, we cover:
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Growing up in clashing cultures + the cost of people-pleasing
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Fear around the word "cancer" and how focus impacts the body
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Exploring complementary approaches + the stress of conflicting opinions
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Anita's near-death experience: leaving her body, hearing everything, and the "warehouse"
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The "tapestry" vision: why nothing we do is separate
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Seeing her father on the other side + understanding cultural conditioning
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Healing vs. curing, boundaries, and "love yourself like your life depends on it"
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Comfort for anyone facing terminal illness or grief
Timestamps
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00:00 Intro
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00:12 Welcome + why this guest is "the one we've been waiting for"
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00:37 How Liat first discovered Anita at a Wayne Dyer event (2012)
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02:24 Cultural identity, immigration, and feeling "different"
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03:33 Dying to Be Me + why Anita's NDE is different
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04:12 Clashing religions/cultures + early conditioning
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07:20 People-pleasing, gender expectations, and arranged marriage pressure
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14:45 Two days before the wedding… Anita runs away
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17:10 Why her mom understood + breaking generational cycles
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20:44 Returning to Hong Kong + community backlash
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22:00 Independence, dating, and stigma in the community
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24:28 Meeting Danny + choosing love (and freedom)
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29:00 Father's passing + unresolved closeness
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30:25 Best friend's cancer, guilt, and neglecting self
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31:42 Lump → diagnosis: Hodgkin's lymphoma
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32:31 "Now I have a reason to take care of myself"
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34:13 Fear of chemo + seeking complementary options
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35:20 Ayurveda / TCM + being torn between two worlds
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38:49 "Wellness awareness" vs "cancer awareness"
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40:12 Returning home + the fear "marinade" returns
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44:47 Decline, organs shutting down, coma (Feb 2, 2006)
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46:12 Hearing doctors while in a coma
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48:30 Leaving the body: pain/fear gone, 360° awareness
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51:43 Spiritual beings + the "warehouse" analogy
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56:42 The tapestry: connection, impact, and life perspective
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1:00:23 Understanding why people hurt us + self-love as survival
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1:02:49 Seeing her father + unconditional love
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1:06:24 "Every religion is a path" + redefining God
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1:09:16 Biggest human illusion: separation
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1:11:48 Choice point: come back or not
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1:17:28 Waking up + validating details she "couldn't have known"
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1:19:55 Tumors shrink rapidly + doctors stunned
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1:26:17 Healing vs curing (and why illness can return)
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1:33:49 Kimberly's question: comfort for grief + terminal illness
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1:39:33 Where to find Anita + closing
Anita Moorjani
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anitamoorjani/Website: anitamoorjani.com
Membership: The Anita Moorjani Sanctuary (linked on her website)Heal 2 Feel
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50 min
Akashic Records, Energy Healing & the Bengston Method | YuSon Shin Explains Why You're Stuck
Show notes
In this powerful episode of Heel 2 Feel, Liat Gerszt and Mercedes "MJ" Javid sit down with YuSon Shin, Reiki Master, medical medium, and Akashic Records practitioner, to explore how past lives, soul contracts, and subconscious patterns can shape our present-day experiences.
YuSon explains the Akashic Records—often described as a soul's personal record book—and how unresolved trauma from other lifetimes can appear as fears, blocks, relationship struggles, or health issues today. She reframes karma not as punishment, but as energetic balance and learning.
The conversation also dives into the Bengston Method, a visualization-based healing and manifestation technique developed by Dr. William Bengston. YuSon breaks down the four-step "image cycling" process and explains how cycling images rapidly helps bypass subconscious resistance, allowing healing and manifestation to occur more naturally.
MJ receives live Akashic insights that shed light on deep family dynamics, boundaries, forgiveness, and why certain emotional patterns feel so persistent. YuSon shares practical tools listeners can use immediately, including grounding techniques, energetic protection, and how to stop absorbing other people's emotional baggage.
If you've ever felt stuck—emotionally, physically, or spiritually—this episode offers clarity, perspective, and actionable tools to help you move forward.
✨ Listen, share, and don't forget to rate & review the show.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What are the Akashic Records? (your personal soul book)
00:16 Welcome + introduction to YuSon Shin
02:04 From psychology to spiritual healing
03:55 Akashic Records explained + clearing past-life trauma
06:27 Karma, fairness, and soul purpose
11:09 Medical mediumship: scanning the body for blocks
12:12 Introduction to the Bengston Method
12:44 Bengston Method: the 4 steps explained
15:39 The cancer-healing mice study + how cycling creates energy
20:15 Why rapid image cycling bypasses subconscious resistance
22:21 The phrase that quiets doubt: "Wouldn't it be nice…"
24:15 Can intuitive abilities be learned?
24:53 YuSon's first mediumship experience (Lilydale)
28:19 Boundaries with spirit: "my service light is on"
30:24 Live Akashic insights for Liat & MJ
35:55 Family karma, forgiveness & energetic boundaries
37:17 Grounding, protection bubbles & the mirror-box technique
39:23 Past-life healer themes & finding your voice
43:05 Why waking up tired can mean you're not grounded
45:28 How to work with YuSon (remote sessions)
47:01 Outro + listener questions + reviewsGUEST CONTACT INFO
YuSon Shin — Shin Healing Arts
Website: ShinHealingArts.com (also accessible via YuSonShin.com)
Sessions: Phone or Zoom (no in-person sessions)Email: yuson@shinhealingarts.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinhealingarts/
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1 hr 2 min
What a Death Midwife Wants You to Know About Dying, Grief & Signs From the Other Side | Barbie Herron Conkling
Show notes
This week, we sit with death midwife and Reiki practitioner Barbie Conkling, whose extraordinary journey with her son Lyon reshaped her entire understanding of suffering, consciousness, and the afterlife. Barbie shares the deeply moving story of Lyon's life—from childhood illness to over 40 surgeries, from living boldly despite a terminal diagnosis to consciously preparing for his transition at age 31.
She walks us through:
✨ The role of a death midwife and how modern culture lost its death rituals
✨ Conscious vs. unconscious suffering
✨ How to support a loved one at the end of life
✨ The 5 essential phrases every soul needs to hear before they go
✨ How soul contracts work and why Lyon chose his path
✨ The signs she receives from Lyon today
✨ Past-life connections, karmic agreements, and how their bond continues
✨ Using grief as a spiritual awakening and a call to serviceThis episode will change the way you understand death, loss, purpose, and the beauty of what lies beyond the veil.
TIMESTAMPS
(all references updated to Lyon)
00:00 — The gift of suffering
00:14 — Welcome + introductions
00:54 — What is a death midwife?
02:17 — Ceremonies and honoring the vessel after death
03:11 — Ritual, bathing, anointing, and family involvement
04:36 — Why Western culture lost its death rituals
05:55 — MJ's personal story about loss
07:26 — Fear, resistance & acceptance at end of life
08:22 — Cutting cords, Reiki, and supporting transition
10:20 — The 5 essential things to say to a dying loved one
12:04 — Moon rituals, release vs. manifesting
14:00 — Soul contracts and why we choose our lives
15:09 — How Lyon got his name
17:11 — Lyon's early life and diagnosis
18:40 — Cancer journey, surgeries, and medical struggles
21:55 — Understanding karmic mutations
23:10 — Conscious suffering vs. becoming the suffering
26:06 — When Lyon began accepting his mission
27:15 — Living big despite illness — surfing, motocross, adventure
28:05 — Inspiring others through his journey
29:31 — Lyon's soul mission
31:17 — Facing the end — septic episodes and hospitalizations
32:06 — The moment Lyon chose hospice
33:32 — His siblings and how they processed it
34:20 — The living memorial with 200+ friends
35:49 — Why living memorials matter
37:05 — Guidance for families struggling with acceptance
39:20 — Meeting loved ones where they are
40:50 — Lyon's viral goodbye video
41:57 — How Lyon continues to communicate with her (signs & messages)
43:42 — Past-life connections between mother and son
48:20 — Recurring past-life themes of separation
50:22 — Compassion in the hospital
51:15 — Soul lessons across lifetimes
52:11 — Soulmates, karmic partners & family ties
53:20 — Becoming a mother at 16 & her awakening
54:29 — Lyon's transition and final moments
55:56 — Ceremony with his body & sacred rituals
57:29 — Advice for those supporting a dying loved one
58:24 — Impermanence & the soul's infinite story
59:08 — Identity stripping away—what remains
1:00:14 — After-death work, remembrance & healing
1:01:01 — Where to find Barbie
1:01:36 — Closing statements + the healing prayerGUEST CONTACT INFO
Barbie Herron Conkling
Website: dancingwiththeveil.com
Services: Death Midwifery, Grief Support, Reiki, Spiritual Guidance
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbiedahl74/
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