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What happens when the perfect façade finally cracks? Meet Katie Baker, a childhood abuse survivor who spent decades mastering the art of hiding trauma behind accomplishment and perfectionism until her own children noticed she was no longer truly present.

Katie joins us to share her remarkable journey of transformation through therapeutic psychedelics after traditional healing methods fell short. Following her son's heartfelt intervention during a family gathering, Katie embarked on what she calls her "year of healing" – a structured approach to recovery that involved ayahuasca ceremonies, integration therapy, and confronting the dark figure of her trauma that had been her constant companion.

The conversation takes us through Katie's complex childhood marked by sexual abuse, multiple family configurations, and the coping mechanisms she developed to appear "fine" to the outside world. With raw honesty, she reveals how her emotional bankruptcy became impossible to hide from those closest to her, ultimately leading to a profound awakening through psychedelic-assisted healing. Katie's story illuminates how trauma recovery often requires unconventional paths, especially for those who've become experts at deflecting conventional therapy.

What makes this episode particularly powerful is Katie's description of the community she found through the healing process – connections based not on profession or status but on authentic human struggle and resilience. Her memoir "When the Universe Holds Your Hair Back" chronicles this transformative journey, offering hope to others still wearing masks of their own.

Whether you're struggling with unresolved trauma, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about alternative healing modalities, Katie's story demonstrates that even at 47, profound healing and reconnection to self remains possible.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The co-hosts of this podcast are not medical professionals. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by the podcast hosts or guests is solely at your own risk.

Pamela Cass is a licensed broker with Kentwood Real Estate
Natalie Davis is a licensed broker with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC

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Ever wanted to know what happens when two professional women trade their high heels for hiking boots and venture into the wilderness? Let's just say it involves lost tents, midnight floods, and plenty of laughter along the way.

Resilience isn't just about bouncing back from serious life challenges—it's about finding humor in those everyday moments when nothing goes according to plan. In this completely unplanned episode (thanks to a no-show guest), Natalie and Pam dive into their most memorable camping misadventures and what these experiences taught them about flexibility, perspective, and the power of a good laugh.

From Natalie's terrifying tale of waking up with a literal river running through her tent during a torrential downpour to Pam's childhood memory of being given nothing but a tarp and some string to build shelter, these stories highlight a fundamental truth: resilience often comes wrapped in uncomfortable moments that later become our favorite stories to tell.

You'll learn about different camping personalities—from the perpetually stressed city-mindset campers to the danger-seeking selfie-takers—and how they mirror our approaches to life's challenges. The hosts introduce their ultimate resilience mantra, "Did you die?", a humorous but powerful reminder to maintain perspective when facing disappointments large and small.

Next time you're facing a frustrating situation, just ask yourself: "What would Pam and Natalie do?" (Spoiler: It involves laughing, making a plan, and possibly recording a podcast about it.)

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What happens when we reconnect with nature's forgotten wisdom? Functional nutritionist Nikki Burnett reveals how asking deeper "why" questions uncovers crucial health connections most practitioners miss.

Discover the shocking case of a patient with potential Parkinson's whose two-decade exposure to nuclear facilities went unmentioned until Nikki's persistent questioning. Learn how healthcare workers suffer from disrupted circadian rhythms that manifest as mysterious symptoms decades later—connections they never make on their own.

Nikki challenges conventional wisdom about sunlight, explaining why our fear of the sun disconnects us from a vital health resource. "The sun is a gift. We don't have life without it," she explains, offering practical guidance for safe exposure without toxic sunscreens.

The conversation explores grounding (or "earthing")—the practice of connecting directly with the earth's electrical field—and how modern lifestyles have insulated us from this healing connection. Learn about simple solutions like grounding mats that can reconnect us when outdoor access is limited.

Detoxification myths get debunked as Nikki explains how our bodies continuously process toxins and why aggressive "cleanses" can sometimes do more harm than good. She recommends the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) as an essential resource for evaluating the safety of everyday products.

Most profoundly, Nikki shares why returning to basics often succeeds where complex protocols fail. "The more complex you are, the more complex people want to treat you," she observes, yet sometimes the simplest interventions—quality sleep, appropriate nutrition, sunlight exposure—yield the most powerful results.

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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The co-hosts of this podcast are not medical professionals. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided by the podcast hosts or guests is solely at your own risk.

Pamela Cass is a licensed broker with Kentwood Real Estate
Natalie Davis is a licensed broker with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC