In this podcast episode, the host interviews Amy Russell, a graduate of the trauma-informed coach certification program. They discuss Amy’s background, her journey through various states, and her passion for healing work. Amy shares insights into her personal transformation, emphasizing the importance of being trauma-informed and understanding the nervous system. They explore Amy's spiritual experiences, including her affinity for fairies, and how reconnecting with her childhood interests has guided her. The conversation highlights the significance of setting boundaries, recognizing inner authority, and addressing trauma within familial relationships. Amy's healing practices, including intuitive and energy-based methods, are also discussed. The episode underscores the idea that everyone has innate spiritual gifts and the value of integrating body wisdom with spiritual insights to foster healing and self-awareness.

In Part 1 of this episode, Lindsay and Amy explore Amy's personal journey, from her spiritual awakening and rediscovery of childhood passions to the challenges of navigating familial relationships and learning the importance of boundaries. Amy shares her transformative experiences with understanding the nervous system, overcoming enmeshment, and developing a deeper connection with her body. Tune in to hear insights about reclaiming oneself and living a soul-led life.

00:22 Meet Amy Russell

01:22 Amy's Childhood and Love for Fairies

03:09 Rediscovering Spirituality and Intuition

05:28 Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul

08:30 Understanding the Nervous System

18:44 The Power of Boundaries

20:52 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two

Connect with Amy here!

Lindsay’s current program offerings:

• Looking for a new career as a Certified Trauma-Informed Coach? It’s time to Become a Trauma-Informed Coach. Learn more about Lindsay's life coach certification here. Next round starts September, 2025!
• Are you already a Certified Coach looking to deepen your skillset by Becoming Trauma-Informed, with a spiritual twist? Click here to see if Lindsay's Advanced Intuitive Trauma Certification for Coaches is a fit for you. Our next round will begin September, 2025.

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Your host, certified life coach Lindsay Poelman started her journey of intentional healing started when she learned that her husband had been lying to her about pornography use for a greater part of their marriage. After processing and accepting her circumstance more fully, she found coaching—which propelled her into a forward focused state of empowerment.

Over the last 6+ years of deep dive/fundamental coaching for women in betrayal (around porn use, spouses coming out around gender identity and sexuality, childhood negle...