From Children's Books to Courageous Conversations: A Journey with Mitzi Ocasio
In this heartfelt episode of One of a Kind You, our host welcomes Mitzi Ocasio—fellow podcaster, children's book author, and advocate for courageous storytelling. Mitzi shares her journey of overcoming obstacles to pursue her dream of writing, starting with children’s books that simplify complex emotions and controversial topics. She opens up about how writing became her path to creativity and freedom, her efforts to inspire others (including her mom!) to share their stories, and her belief in the power of storytelling to leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
The conversation touches on the transformative impact of learning through stories, the importance of following intuition, and Mitzi's personal mission to create books that nurture young minds while addressing profound themes. Listen in for insights on pushing past fear, embracing creativity, and the healing potential of sharing our unique stories.
Don’t miss Mitzi’s reflections on writing for the future, touching lives, and leaving a meaningful mark on the world.
Stop Escaping: Why a Vacation Won’t Fix Your Problems
Ever feel like all you need is a vacation to fix everything? In this episode, we dive into why that getaway you’re dreaming of might feel great in the moment but won’t solve the root problem of your stress or overwhelm. Kim, the host, unpacks the common survival strategy of fleeing when life feels heavy, explaining how running away can keep us stuck in a cycle of avoidance and emotional numbing.
Discover why facing the hard stuff—awkward conversations, deep inner work, and confronting triggers—creates lasting change, while escaping only provides temporary relief. Kim shares practical advice on breaking free from the "Groundhog Day" loop and embracing long-term healing. It’s time to ditch survival mode, stop running, and start thriving.
If you're ready to shed the emotional weight and reclaim your peace, this episode is for you. Don’t forget—healing is a marathon, not a sprint, so take care of yourself along the way!
Tune in and ask yourself: Are you escaping or truly healing?
Preparing for the Journey: How to Emotionally Ready Yourself for Healing Childhood Trauma
In this powerful episode, we dive into the emotional preparation needed before tackling the challenging but transformative journey of healing childhood trauma. Healing your past isn’t a quick fix—it’s a marathon, not a sprint. We cover essential steps to keep you grounded and resilient, including grounding techniques, setting meaningful intentions, and creating a support system. You’ll learn why pacing yourself and having self-compassion are critical to preventing burnout and truly reclaiming your life. This episode offers practical tools to make sure you’re emotionally ready for the process and reminds you that you’re not alone—you’ve got this.
Finding Spirituality Beyond Religion: A Personal Journey to Self-Discovery and Faith
In this episode, we dive into the experience of growing up without a strong spiritual foundation and the quest to find a sense of connection beyond traditional religion. Kim shares her story of facing life’s hardships without the comfort of prayer or faith, and how this absence shaped her perception of spirituality.
Through reading the Bible, exploring different faiths, and listening to motivational speakers like Joel Osteen, she began to redefine what spirituality meant for her. Eventually, she discovered that connecting with a higher power didn’t have to fit a specific religious mold; rather, it could be about cultivating inner peace and purpose through practices like yoga, Reiki, meditation, and energy work.
If you’re feeling something is missing in your own healing journey, this episode offers insight into exploring spirituality in a way that resonates personally, encouraging you to find faith and connection on your own terms.
I Quit Therapy and Self-Help…Here's Why
After two and a half years of trying therapy, self-help books, and venting to friends, I realized these methods weren’t helping me heal. I felt more lost, isolated, and pressured to take medication despite my resistance. Eventually, I quit these approaches and found peace through alternative healing practices like meditation, yoga, and Reiki. In this video, I share my journey and the steps I took to break free from limiting beliefs and the self-help cycle. If you feel stuck, this episode might resonate with you and offer new ways to heal and move forward.
Unpacking the Anger: How Unhealed Childhood Trauma Affects Us as Adults
In this episode, we dive into the root causes of anger that seem to bubble up in our adult lives, even when everything on the outside looks "perfect." Our host shares her deeply personal journey of navigating through unexplained anger in her marriage, parenting, and work life, only to discover that it was linked to unhealed childhood trauma. Through powerful stories of feeling betrayed, unappreciated, and overwhelmed, she uncovers how unresolved emotions from childhood resurface in adulthood.
If you’ve ever felt angry but couldn’t quite pinpoint why, this episode will guide you through identifying the hidden wounds behind the anger and offer insight into how healing those past experiences can bring peace into your present life.
The Real Reason You're Overwhelmed (And It’s Not What You Think)
In this episode, we dive deep into the feeling of overwhelm and explore the real reasons behind it—reasons that might surprise you. The host shares a personal journey of struggling with the weight of responsibilities, the pressure of multiple labels from a therapist, and an overwhelming need to gather information to find a solution. Despite attempting to lighten the load by letting go of jobs and commitments, the feeling of overwhelm persisted.
The turning point came when the host realized the true source of their overwhelm: life felt completely out of control. With too much uncertainty in every aspect—whether it was parenting, work, or healing—the crushing weight was not just about having too much to do, but about feeling lost in an unpredictable world.
If you're feeling similarly stuck, this episode is for you. Learn about mindfulness practices that can help you regain control and relieve the burden of overwhelm, so you can get out of bed and face the day with clarity and peace.
Breaking Free: Healing Beyond Medication with Spiritual Tools and Herbal Wisdom
In this podcast episode, Alice, a podcast host, energy worker, spiritual life coach, psychic development coach, witch, and medium, shares their remarkable journey of overcoming long-term reliance on psychiatric medications through alternative healing methods.
The episode highlights how intention and connection to nature can provide profound emotional and physical healing. Alice also emphasizes the importance of moving beyond dependence on any single healing tool and trusting in one’s ability to navigate life with resilience and self-awareness.
Feeling Lost? The Hidden Reasons Behind Our Struggles
In this episode, we dive into a deeply personal story of feeling lost in life, even when everything seems to be going well on the surface. Our host shares her journey of leaving a teaching career in 2014 and the identity crisis that followed. Despite having what appeared to be the perfect life—a loving family, a stable job, and financial security—she felt completely unfulfilled.
The episode covers three main reasons for feeling lost:
Fear of Change – Our host was terrified of leaving the teaching career she'd dreamed of since childhood, even though she had many options. The comfort of stability made it difficult to consider other possibilities.
Listening to Others Over Yourself – The pressure to meet other people’s expectations—such as financial stability and career success—outweighed her own desires and led her to ignore her true needs and feelings.
Losing Your Identity – With her entire identity wrapped up in being a teacher, letting go of that role made her question who she really was. This internal struggle was the deepest source of her feelings of being lost.
As the episode unfolds, the host reveals the personal toll this period of her life took, from feeling like a failure to questioning her purpose. But this awareness is the first step in the journey to healing and self-discovery.
Autumn Equinox Guided Meditation: Release What No Longer Serves You
This guided meditation is all about finding balance as we transition into a new season. We’ll focus on relaxation, visualization, and setting fresh intentions to carry you through the rest of the year with more peace and clarity. Whether you're ready to release stress or outdated goals, this practice will help you reset and welcome in new energy.
Take a deep breath, get comfortable, and let’s tune into the peaceful energy of fall together.
Perfect for:
Releasing old energy
Embracing the fall season
Setting new intentions for growth
You'll learn how mindfulness helps break this cycle, allowing you to respond thoughtfully rather than react emotionally. We also cover three easy mindfulness practices—mindful breathing, body scanning, and gratitude check-ins—that will help you feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your emotions.
Healing Trauma with Mindfulness: 3 Simple Practices to Rewire Your Brain
In this episode, we dive into three powerful ways to incorporate mindfulness into your trauma healing journey. Before exploring these practices, we break down what mindfulness really is, how it helps disrupt trauma patterns, and how it can actually rewire your brain for healing. Judy shares a personal story of overreacting in a simple household situation, illustrating how unresolved trauma can manifest in everyday life.
You'll learn how mindfulness helps break this cycle, allowing you to respond thoughtfully rather than react emotionally. We also cover three easy mindfulness practices—mindful breathing, body scanning, and gratitude check-ins—that will help you feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your emotions.
