In this powerful episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, Barbie sits down with Mighty Brad — a self-development coach, content creator, and founder of The Mighty Tribe. Diagnosed with depression at 13, Brad’s healing journey didn’t begin in a therapist’s office—it started on YouTube.

Now, he leads a growing movement of men reclaiming emotional maturity, spiritual depth, and conscious masculinity. Whether you’re a woman trying to understand the men in your life—or a man navigating your own awakening—this episode delivers hard truths, tender wisdom, and tools for inner evolution.

🧠 Topics:
The hidden emotional cost of being “the strong one”
Why most men struggle with emotional intelligence
Inner child healing & breaking father wounds
Masculine vulnerability & relationships
Creating safe emotional spaces in young men


📍 Chapters:
Intro: Who is Mighty Brad?
Depression, Anger & Early Awakening
Why Therapy Didn’t Work for Him
Building a Brotherhood of Men
Inner Child & Father Wounds
Masculinity, Emotions & Romantic Love
Fun, Creativity & Redefining Healing
Final Wisdom: Small Steps that Change Everything

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KEYWORDS:
young men and mental health, emotional healing, healing masculine wounds, inner child for men, depression recovery, male coach, nervous system healing, trauma-informed podcast, men’s emotional health, Barbie Moreno, From Wounds to Wisdom

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What if the healthcare system isn’t broken—it just wasn’t built for women like you?

Today on From Wounds to Wisdom™, Barbie Moreno welcomes Alenka Kyslik—a recovering people-pleaser turned tech innovator—whose health crisis became a soul initiation.

After years of misdiagnosis and re-injury, Alenka realized the system wasn't going to save her—so she built her own. Her story reveals:

🌀 How a torn ankle became a doorway to self-healing
🌍 The 30+ healing modalities she tried (and what actually helped)
🔍 Why she created Saha Collective—a matchmaking platform for holistic providers
💡 How to reclaim your power when you’ve been dismissed by the system
🧠 The link between stress, illness, and your body’s untold wisdom

Whether you're soul-tired from chasing answers or ready to choose a path that honors all of you—this episode is your wake-up call.

✨ Watch, share, and subscribe for weekly stories that alchemize pain into power.

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Description:
Amanda Lee’s story is one of survival, resilience, and transformation. After enduring years of domestic abuse and a terrifying night that forced her to flee her home with her children, Amanda found the courage to rebuild her life. In this powerful conversation, she shares what it takes to break free, protect your kids, and find healing on the other side of trauma.

If you or someone you love has ever felt trapped, this episode is proof that freedom and healing are possible.

💬 Watch for the raw truth of surviving abuse — and the hope of life beyond it.

📍 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Amanda’s story
05:20 – The breaking point: escaping with her children
12:45 – Life after leaving: fear, stalking & survival
20:30 – Healing, writing & reclaiming her voice
28:15 – Co-parenting, growth & hope for the future
35:00 – Wisdom for survivors & resources

🔗 Resources & Links
🎙 Subscribe to the podcast: From Wounds to Wisdom
📚 Check my course: barbiemoreno.com/
📚 Amanda’s Book One of the Lucky Ones:
authoraelee.com/books/one-of-the-lucky-ones/
🌐 Learn more: authoraelee.com/books/


Keywords
domestic abuse survival story, Amanda Lee podcast, how to escape abuse, survivor story, breaking free from trauma, resilience after abuse, domestic violence awareness

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Derek Newborn seemed to have it all — the body, the brand, the lifestyle. But behind the perfect Instagram posts was a life crumbling from childhood abandonment, toxic relationships, and self-sabotage. In this raw and inspiring interview, Derek shares his battle with narcissism, his breaking point, and how faith helped him rebuild his identity from the inside out.

💬 If you’ve ever felt trapped in a life that looks good on the outside but feels empty inside, this is your wake-up call.

📍 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
01:25 – Derek’s “perfect” life in fitness and modeling
04:10 – The hidden wounds: abandonment and childhood trauma
08:45 – Stuck in a narcissistic cycle
13:20 – The breakdown and suicidal thoughts
17:55 – Turning point: discovering faith and purpose
22:40 – Shedding the image & finding true self
26:15 – Derek’s advice for breaking free
30:05 – Closing thoughts & resources

🔗 Resources & Links
🎙 Subscribe to the podcast: [Spotify, Apple Podcast]
📸 Follow Derek Newborn: [Instagram link]
🌐 Learn more: [barbiemoreno.com]

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Today’s guest is the inspiring Dr. Susie—author of Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy, a profound memoir of healing, resilience, and reclamation. Dr. Susie’s journey begins in the shadows of a childhood shaped by a narcissistic mother and the weight of generational trauma. That early pain led her into a marriage that mirrored her upbringing—one where her voice was silenced so deeply that, when asked what she wanted for a simple Secret Santa gift, she didn’t even know how to answer.

But Dr. Susie’s story doesn’t end in the dark. She is a mother of two grown daughters, and after surviving a tumultuous first marriage, she’s done the deep, transformative work to heal not only herself but her relationships. Today, she stands in her truth, having rebuilt connection with her children and created a life filled with joy, authenticity, and love alongside her wonderful new husband.

Dr. Susie is here to share her hard-earned wisdom, the tools that helped her reclaim her life, and the hope that no matter how deep the wounds, healing is always possible. Let’s welcome her to From Wounds to Wisdom.

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What happens when you spend your entire life feeling like you're not good enough? Sharon Vedano knows this journey all too well. Growing up under the weight of strict Korean-Filipino parents who prioritized academic excellence above all else, Sharon internalized messages of unworthiness that followed her into adulthood.

When the first boy showed interest in her during college, she clung to the relationship despite red flags, eventually marrying him and spending 17 years in a partnership where she felt consistently undervalued. After divorcing the same man twice, Sharon began her remarkable journey of self-discovery and transformation.

The turning point came when Sharon decided to challenge the limiting beliefs that had controlled her life. Through a practice she calls "notice what you're noticing," she began confronting negative thought patterns—even having full arguments with herself in the aisles of Hobby Lobby to reprogram her relationship with money and self-worth. This inner work transformed every aspect of her life, leading her from a successful career as a defense attorney to becoming a transformational coach dedicated to helping others recognize their inherent value.

Most powerfully, Sharon broke generational patterns by creating an entirely different relationship with her children than she experienced growing up. Instead of judgment and high expectations, she built a foundation of unconditional acceptance that her son recently thanked her for over breakfast: "Mom, I'm so grateful I can talk to you about anything."

Now happily remarried in a relationship she once thought "only existed in Hallmark movies," Sharon helps others recognize that they deserve love, success, and fulfillment. Her story proves that with commitment and the right tools, we can rewrite the narratives that have limited us and step into lives of authentic joy and purpose.

Ready to transform your relationship with yourself? Connect with Sharon through her website or join one of her free workshops to learn practical tools for building unshakable self-worth.

www.SharonNVidano.com

Sharon@SharonNVidano.com

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What happens when the career you've invested decades building suddenly feels empty? Sheila Andres faced this pivotal moment after 20 years helping grow someone else's business from a California footprint to international success. Despite external achievements, she found herself profoundly disconnected from joy, purpose, and her authentic self.

The journey Sheila shares takes us deep into the psychology of transformation, revealing how childhood wounds create adult limitations we often can't see. As a six-year-old temporarily sent to the Philippines while her parents established themselves in America, she internalized painful questions: "Am I not important enough to keep?" This seemingly small moment created a pattern of unworthiness that would influence her decisions, relationships, and professional identity for decades.

Sheila's breakthrough came not from pushing harder but from slowing down in a world obsessed with speed. "We're all running at 1000 miles an hour and we feel we have to keep pace, but don't be surprised when after years of this, you suddenly don't know how to stop," she explains. This counterintuitive wisdom—slow down to speed up—became her pathway to clarity and eventually the foundation of her coaching practice.

Through her work as a trusted advisor and progress expert, Sheila now helps entrepreneurs navigate their own transformation from "stuck" to successful. Her approach isn't about cookie-cutter strategies but helping each person "succeed their way" by confronting the specific barriers holding them back. The most powerful moments often come when she reflects back to clients what they cannot see themselves, creating clarity where there were only streaks in the mirror.

Whether you're considering entrepreneurship, feeling stuck in your current business, or simply seeking more authenticity in your work, Sheila's story offers powerful reminders about the courage it takes to remove the blinders and see yourself clearly. Connect with Sheila and download her free guide at realize-yourvision.com/rollercoaster to begin your own journey from wounds to wisdom.

Connect with Barbie Moreno

BarbieMoreno.com/course

949-541-7582

@barbieresiliencecoach

Connect with Sheila Andres
📞 Phone: 909-395-6867
📧 Email: sheila@realize-yourvision.com
🌐 Website: www.realize-yourvision.com

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Have you ever wondered what it really means to become someone's caregiver? Beyond the practical tasks lies a profound journey that transforms not just the life of the person receiving care, but the caregiver themselves.

Vaughn Fahie, host of "Caregivers Like Us" podcast, joins us to share his experience of caring for his mother for six years after her stroke. What began as an act of love became a complete life transformation that shifted his perspective on what truly matters. Von explains how he and his co-host Coach Christy created their podcast by simply "pushing record" to share stories that would help others navigate the often overwhelming journey of caregiving.

We dive deep into the hidden realities of caregiving that are rarely discussed—from the challenges of caring for parents who might have been abusive, to the strain on marriages, finances, and personal goals. Vaughn provides powerful insights into the daily grieving process caregivers experience as they prepare for loss while providing care. Unlike raising children toward independence, caregiving involves the painful knowledge that the journey ends with death.

Perhaps most striking is Vaughn's reflection on life after caregiving ends. The "post-assignment" period brings its own struggles as caregivers must rediscover their identities while processing grief, guilt, and often a lack of acknowledgment for their sacrifice. Yet despite these challenges, Vaughn notes something remarkable: caregivers universally emerge from the experience with greater compassion and a transformed perspective on what truly matters.

Whether you're currently caring for someone, know someone who is, or may someday face this reality yourself, this conversation offers vital wisdom on answering one of life's most demanding calls. As Vaughn reminds us, through caregiving we learn that "what matters matters"—a philosophy that continues to guide him long after his mother's passing.

Subscribe and share this episode to help others understand the profound truths about caregiving and to honor those who have answered this call of love and sacrifice.

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