This week on The Healing Project Podcast, we’re diving into a question that always sparks strong opinions: can men and women really just be friends?

It’s one of those topics where everyone seems to have a firm stance — shaped by personal experiences, past relationships, and sometimes a bit of heartbreak. But is it really that black and white?

In this episode, we unpack the different perspectives around opposite-sex friendships, and why people feel so strongly about them. We explore where these beliefs come from, how our own histories shape the way we see relationships, and what healthy, respectful friendships can actually look like.

We also talk about:

• Why some people struggle to believe these friendships can exist
• The impact of past relationships, trust, and boundaries
• The benefits of having diverse, meaningful friendships
• How to navigate these relationships in a way that feels safe and respectful for everyone involved

This is an open, honest, and reflective conversation — one that invites you to get curious about your own beliefs, rather than judge them. Because like most things in life and relationships, it’s rarely as simple as yes or no.

💬 "If you're looking for a fresh perspective, this conversation might surprise you."

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In this episode, we sit down with family-mediator, restorative-justice practitioner, and author Rosemary Gattuso to talk about her brand-new book It’s Not You, It’s Me! — a powerful guide for anyone who struggles with overthinking and wants to learn how to turn that inner noise into a source of strength.

Rosemary shares her personal journey as a “chronic over-thinker,” and how her work in family mediation and trauma-informed restorative justice shaped her view on conflict, self-reflection, and healing.

We explore:

• Why overthinking is so common in people who’ve experienced trauma or major life upheaval — and why it doesn’t always have to be a problem.
• The difference between “overthinking” and “reflection,” and how shifting your mindset from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s strong?” can open the door to healing and growth.
• Some of Rosemary's story as she stayed determined during the book publishing journey and didn't allow other's behaviours or opinions deter her.
• How healing from heartbreak, trauma, or difficult relationships doesn’t just mean “surviving” — but building a more authentic, compassionate, and strength-based inner life.

This conversation will resonate — whether you’ve ever been stuck in your own head, questioning every decision, or felt overwhelmed by your thoughts. It’s for anyone wanting to move from self-doubt and rumination towards clarity, self-acceptance and inner strength.

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This week on The Healing Project Podcast, we’re talking about something that touches all of us eventually — grief — and breaking down some of the most unhelpful (but wildly common) myths that surround it.

You’ve probably heard things like:
✨ “There are five stages and you just move through them”
✨ “You should be over it by now”
✨ “Kids don’t really understand grief”
✨ “Being strong means moving on”

Here’s the truth: Grief is messy. It’s not linear. It doesn’t follow a timeline. And strength doesn’t mean pretending you're fine.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why the “five stages of grief” model doesn’t reflect most people’s experience
• How children do grieve — just differently than adults
• What real strength looks like in the middle of heartbreak
• How grief can change you, but also grow you
• What it means to survive the “grief storm” and slowly find your way back to yourself

This episode is a gentle reminder that you’re not broken if you’re still grieving — even years later. There’s no right way to do this. But there is hope. There is life after loss. And there is space for your story, just as it is.

💬 "If you're looking for some hope, this one’s for you."

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