In this episode, Angie Barrett and Ben Brown explore the journey of healing from trauma, focusing on the importance of self-expression, somatic therapy, and the transformative power of giving. Ben shares his personal story of overcoming a traumatic childhood and finding his voice through comedy, emphasizing the significance of processing anger and stepping into a flow of abundance. In this conversation, they explore the complexities of trauma healing, emphasizing the importance of giving and community support. They discuss how individuals can challenge their beliefs about scarcity and recognize their inherent abundance, even during difficult times. The role of humor in healing is highlighted, showcasing how laughter can serve as a powerful tool for overcoming trauma. They reflect on their personal journeys, emphasizing the significance of taking action and the natural flow of life in fostering emotional well-being.

The Fresh King Benjamin (Ben Brown) is a comedian, writer, and creative coach whose work blends sacred mischief, personal storytelling, and sharp cultural critique. He’s the creator of Comedy Rumble, a high-energy stand-up show with thousands of tickets sold across Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

A former educator turned full-time performer, Ben now helps comics and creatives find their voice, build their brand, and tell the truth with power and humor. His work lives at the intersection of queerness, spirituality, and the myth of America—and he’s not afraid to burn it all down with a punchline.

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In this conversation, Angie and Gina Marie explore the journey of healing from trauma, emphasizing the importance of play, movement, and creative expression in the healing process. They discuss the Colorful Clearing Method, a unique approach to healing that combines journaling, movement, music and energy work, particularly pranic healing. The conversation highlights personal stories of overcoming childhood abuse and emotional trauma, and the speakers share insights on how to navigate the complexities of healing while maintaining a sense of joy and vibrancy in life. We delve into the intersection of science and healing, exploring how stress affects our bodies and the importance of practices like somatic breath work and music in facilitating emotional release and healing. We discuss the significance of play in adult life, the impact of self-talk on the healing journey, and the continuous nature of emotional processing. Our conversation emphasizes the need for validation of all feelings and the potential for personal growth through understanding and addressing emotional responses.

Gina Marie is the creator of the Colorful Clearing Method, a transformative practice that helps people release deep emotional imprints and reclaim their energy. With a background in Pranic Healing, breathwork, and energy techniques, she guides individuals in shifting from heavy, dark emotions to a more vibrant and empowered state. Her journey of healing from past abuse, emotional trauma in marriage, and the devastating loss of three brothers and a nephew in just four years has shaped her mission to help others clear their pain and access a life of conscious emotional choice. Through her Colorful Collective community and online Clearing sessions, Gina Marie offers a unique, non-traditional path to emotional freedom and inner peace.

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In this episode of Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Heavy, host Angie Barrett sits down with Amanda Ferrat, a trauma-informed coach and counselor, to explore the lighter side of healing. Amanda opens up about her personal journey through grief and loss, shedding light on the societal pressures that often accompany these experiences. She shares how integrating play, movement, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) into her practice has helped women heal and reclaim their personal power.

Angie and Amanda discuss the science behind EFT tapping, its effectiveness compared to traditional therapy, and why somatic work is crucial for emotional well-being. They also dive into the wellness wheel, the significance of self-care, and how spirituality can be a guiding force in healing.

If you're ready to reimagine healing as an empowering journey, this episode is for you!

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Amanda Ferrat is the founder of Value Yourself Counseling LLC, a certified Advanced EFT Practitioner, wellness counselor, and international speaker. Over the last two decades, Amanda has supported others in various social service settings; including those grieving, in crisis, or healing from trauma. Amanda pursued a Masters of Social Work until life had other plans. While on her own healing journey after numerous losses, Amanda discovered Emotional Freedom Techniques, also known as EFT or tapping. She immediately knew that EFT would deepen her own healing and that it was how she wanted to help others heal as well. Amanda now helps women, teens, and gender expansive folks have permission to dig deep and uncover their true selves and then feel safe enough to live life out loud as that most authentic version of themselves. To do this, Amanda helps them shed layers of shame, patriarchal programming, trauma and grief so they can learn to trust, love and heal themselves on a deeper level. Amanda identifies as a fat, queer, Pagan, neurodivergent and disabled woman. When not helping others heal or advocating for mental health, she can be found hanging out with her dog Ludo, having adventures along the Oregon Coast.

Join us for this enlightening conversation and discover new ways to embrace healing with lightness and ease!

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