Links referenced in this episode:

1. tarasweetawakening.com
2. amazon.com
3. indigo.ca
4. barnesandnoble.com
5. bookshop.org
6. waterstones.com
7. booksamillion.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Barix Media
2. Donald Dunn Trucking
3. Amazon
4. Indigo
5. Barnes and Noble
6. Bookshop.org
7. Waterstones
8. Books a Million

In this powerful episode of The Healing Side, a leading healing podcast, host Donald Dunn sits down with Toni LaMotta to explore what it truly means to reclaim your inner authority and live with bold self-trust. After spending sixteen years under a vow of obedience as a Catholic nun, Toni shares her journey of faith after the convent, spiritual awakening, and the deep path of self-discovery that reshaped her life and work.

Together, they dive into spiritual growth, personal development, and the hidden ways we take on invisible vows—through religion, family expectations, or overcoming perfectionism. Toni explains how Enneagram coaching uncovers unconscious motivations and builds greater emotional intelligence, helping listeners understand why they think, react, and behave the way they do. Through tools like journaling for healing, practical mindfulness practices, and intentional meditation techniques, she shows how awareness becomes the foundation for lasting trauma healing and real transformation.

Toni also introduces her powerful presence practice, a simple daily method for reconnecting the body, heart, and mind. Rooted in integral theory, compassion, and radical honesty, this conversation encourages deeper compassion for self, the discipline of truly listening to your voice, and embracing life lessons as opportunities for growth.

If you’re navigating spiritual transition, searching for clarity, or ready to strengthen your inner guidance, this episode offers grounded wisdom and actionable tools for healing and renewal.

Links referenced in this episode:

1. tonilamotta.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Warrior's Way

Is PTSD a Soul Wound? What Veterans Need to Know About Moral Injury?

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Edward Tick joins The Healing Side to explore whether PTSD is more than a diagnosis — and whether it may actually be a soul wound. Drawing on over forty years of experience in holistic psychotherapy and veteran therapy, Dr. Edward Tick breaks down moral injury, the invisible wounds of war, and what true PTSD healing looks like beyond medication and symptom management.

This episode dives deep into trauma recovery for veterans, exploring how moral injury differs from traditional PTSD, why some wars leave deeper spiritual scars, and how transgenerational trauma can pass through families. Dr. Tick shares insights on the warrior archetype, soul wounds, and why veterans mental health must include spiritual healing and community-based healing — not just clinical treatment.

You’ll hear powerful Vietnam veteran stories and learn about Dr. Tick’s reconciliation journeys back to Vietnam, where healing journeys have helped veterans confront guilt, release shame, and experience emotional healing through storytelling and sacred ceremony. These trauma-informed care approaches offer a radically different path for veterans support — one rooted in connection, meaning, and restoration of the human soul.

If you or someone you love is struggling with PTSD healing, moral injury, or the lingering emotional weight of combat, this conversation offers hope, perspective, and a deeper understanding of holistic psychotherapy and healing through storytelling.

This episode is for anyone seeking emotional healing for veterans, greater understanding of the invisible wounds of war, and a new framework for trauma recovery grounded in spiritual healing and reconciliation.

Takeaways:

1. Dr. Edward Tick emphasizes that PTSD is a universal human issue, not limited to veterans.
2. The concept of moral injury is discussed as a profound wound affecting the soul of warriors.
3. Dr. Tick's work is dedicated to healing the wounds of war through spiritual and community practices.
4. The importance of understanding and addressing the psychological impacts of conflict on both individuals and families is highlighted.
5. The podcast explores the significance of rites of passage for young men in contemporary society.
6. Healing journeys to Vietnam are described as pivotal for veterans seeking reconciliation and closure.

Links referenced in this episode:

1. edwardtick.com
2. dredtick@gmail.com