In this episode, Victoria Johnson welcomes licensed life coach Parveen Deepak for a moving conversation about hope, healing, breast cancer recovery, grief, gratitude, and the life-changing power of Louise Hay’s teachings.

Parveen shares how reading You Can Heal Your Life more than 20 years ago introduced her to the affirmation “All is well,” a phrase that became an anchor through family loss, her sister’s breast cancer journey, and eventually her own diagnosis and recovery.

Together, Victoria and Parveen discuss how to choose hope without denying reality, how anger can be channelled into healing and learning, and why gratitude can help us find strength during times of change.

This conversation is for anyone navigating illness, grief, family change, or a season of uncertainty.

To learn more about becoming a Heal Your Life® Coach and Workshop Teacher visit trainer Victoria Johnson's WEBSITE.

In this episode, Victoria Johnson speaks with life coach and grief educator Deborah Cherry about grief, healing, self-forgiveness, and transforming personal pain into purpose.

Deborah shares her journey through divorce, the loss of her partner to cancer, and the transition into a new chapter of life as an empty nester. Together, Victoria and Deborah explore what it means to sit with grief, support others without trying to fix them, and make the conscious choice to keep growing, even when life feels uncertain.

This conversation is for anyone moving through loss, transition, or a season of feeling stuck.

Deborah Cherry is a life coach and grief educator who supports people navigating stress, loss, leadership challenges, and major life transitions. Her work is grounded in lived experience, compassion, and the belief that healing is possible, even when life does not unfold the way we expected. Visit her ⁠WEBSITE. ⁠

Victoria Johnson is a Heal Your Life® Trainer, coach, author, and facilitator who supports people in personal transformation, emotional healing, and self-awareness. Through the Heal Your Life® Talk Show, Victoria shares conversations that inspire growth, healing, and new possibilities. Learn more about becoming a licensed Heal Your Life Teacher and Coach ⁠HERE.

This is a "must-watch" episode! In this episode, Victoria sits down with Dr. David Clarke, MD, President of the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, to explore a topic that is often misunderstood and frequently missed in traditional healthcare: neuroplastic symptoms.

These are very real physical symptoms, such as chronic pain, fatigue, migraines, dizziness, and other conditions that are not caused by structural disease, but by the brain’s response to stress and unresolved emotional experiences. Dr. Clarke explains that these symptoms affect approximately one in three adults, yet many people go years without a proper diagnosis or effective treatment.

Together, they unpack how past experiences, especially childhood adversity, along with personality patterns like perfectionism and people-pleasing, can contribute to the development of these symptoms. The conversation highlights how suppressed or unprocessed emotions can manifest physically, often leaving individuals feeling confused, dismissed, or stuck in cycles of ongoing health challenges.

Dr. Clarke shares compelling case examples of individuals who experienced significant and lasting relief once the emotional drivers behind their symptoms were identified and addressed. He also introduces practical approaches to healing, including increasing awareness of stressors, processing emotions, and simple techniques such as therapeutic writing to safely express what has been held in.

This episode offers both validation and direction for anyone who has struggled with symptoms that do not seem to have a clear medical explanation. It provides a grounded and hopeful perspective on the mind-body connection and reinforces that these symptoms are not imagined and, importantly, are treatable.

Key Takeaways:

• Neuroplastic symptoms are common and often misunderstood
• Physical symptoms can be driven by stress and emotional patterns
• Suppressed emotions do not disappear; they show up in the body
• Awareness and emotional processing are central to healing
• Recovery is possible, even after years of symptoms

Resources Mentioned:

• ⁠Symptomatic.me⁠ (self-assessment and educational resources). Be sure to check it out!

To learn more about host Victoria Johnson and the training she provides, please visit her ⁠WEBSITE. ⁠

Victoria Johnson speaks with Brownell Landrum, author of The Art and Science of Wishing, about how wishing bridges metaphysical wisdom and scientific research. Brownell explains her concept of “cosmic wishing,” the science behind how wishes engage mind, body, and behaviour, and her simple Three P’s framework: being peaceful, positive, and purposeful. Together they explore repetition, action, wish circles, and collective intention, along with how to engage even sceptics by blending evidence with curiosity and play.

Learn more about Brownwell Landrum.

Check out her Cosmic Wish Experiment

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Guest: Helen Dugdale, author of Put Insomnia to Sleep

Victoria Johnson talks with Psychologist Helen Dugdale about the real causes of insomnia and anxiety and what truly helps people sleep better. Helen explains why stress, habits, and environmental factors often matter more than trying to force sleep, and shares practical strategies to calm the nervous system. The episode covers simple tools such as bedtime routines, reduced screen time, gentle movement, breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and positive affirmations. Helen also previews her upcoming book on overcoming anxiety and offers a free PDF of sleep and anxiety tips, with plans for a follow-up episode focused on client case studies.

Learn more about Helen Dugdale

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Bridging Science and Spirit: Mind Wellness & Transformation with Niharika Rajnala

Host: Victoria JohnsonGuest: Niharika Rajnala, M.Sc., PhD (Candidate) – Health Science Professional, Certified Heal Your Life® Coach, Mind Wellness & Transformation Coach

In this empowering episode, Victoria Johnson welcomes Niharika Rajnala, a passionate Health Science Professional and Mind Wellness Coach based in Victoria, BC, Canada. With over 13 years of experience spanning mind wellness, clinical research, public health, academic research, and medical writing, Niharika shares how she blends Louise Hay’s transformational philosophy with her scientific background to help others heal from the inside out.

Niharika Rajnala holds a Master’s Degree in Medical Science and is currently pursuing her PhD. She is a Researcher at a leading cancer clinic, contributing to advancements across multiple therapeutic areas:

• Oncology: Lung Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer
• Neurochemistry: Alzheimer’s Disease
• Immunology: Psoriasis
• Infectious Diseases: Pediatric HIV

Her exceptional work has earned her several international awards and recognition in Research & Development and the Pharmaceutical Industry.

She offers insights into the connection between science and spirituality, the power of affirmations, and how to create mental and emotional balance through intentional daily practices.

“The point of power is in the present moment.” – Louise Hay

As a Certified Heal Your Life® Coach, Niharika is passionate about mind wellness, transformation, and emotional healing. Through her YouTube channel, she shares guided meditations, affirmations, and healing practices, inspiring a global audience to live consciously and joyfully.

• Science Meets Soul: How medical research and Louise Hay’s teachings work hand-in-hand to promote holistic healing.
• Affirmations as Medicine: Using positive thought to reframe stress and enhance mental clarity.
• Mind Wellness Practices: Simple daily rituals for balance, resilience, and self-love.
• Global Impact: Bringing healing to people worldwide through digital content and compassionate coaching.
• Presence and Power: Returning to the moment to access peace, awareness, and possibility.

“I bring together medical science and mind wellness to help people transform from the inside out.” – Niharika Rajnala“The point of power is in the present moment.” – Louise Hay“Our minds are powerful allies in healing when guided by love, not fear.” – Niharika Rajnala

1. Ground Yourself: Pause and take three slow breaths before your next task.
2. Affirm the Positive: Repeat, “I am healthy, whole, and complete.”
3. Learn & Reflect: Visit Niharika’s YouTube channel and explore a guided meditation that speaks to your current season.

• ⁠YouTube⁠
• ⁠LinkedIn ⁠

To learn more about Heal Your Life® Coach training with Victoria Johnson PhD, ⁠please visit our website. ⁠

Guest: Poliana Conti, Founder, Partners for Growth; Certified Heal Your Life Coach; Authorised Five Behaviors Partner; ICF member; 25+ years in global HR across 44+ countries

Links

• Website: ⁠PolianaConti.com⁠
• LinkedIn: ⁠Poliana Conti⁠

Leaders do not need to know everything. They need to be grounded, practise grace, cultivate gratitude, and uphold governance of self and systems. Coaching works best as a partnership that empowers expertise within the team.

00:00–01:16 Intro: Victoria frames the episode, discussing transformation stories, tools, and strategies for living your best life. Guest intro and credentials.

01:16–03:12 Why heart-centred leadershipPoliana traces her shift from classic HR to a human-centred approach built on trust, authenticity, and the ability to be vulnerable.

03:12–06:06 What vulnerability looks like at workPractical vulnerability equals honest uncertainty plus shared problem-solving

06:06–08:21 Coaching as partnershipPoliana’s Partnership Advantage: Coaches are not above or below the client. They walk alongside to enable decisions based on the client's needs.

08:49–10:19 Partners for Growth overviewTwo layers:

• Business, leadership, team, and individual growth
• The Four Gs of sustainable leadership: Grounded, Grace, Gratitude, Governance

10:19–12:07 Blending Heal Your Life® with corporate workAffirmations, authenticity, and a clear "Why" help leaders set safe, high-quality, on-time cultures. Ripple effects begin with the leader’s state.

12:07–15:33 Grounding before meetings and conversationsEnergy check, breath work, and a short “safety message” that includes mental readiness. Applies to both work and personal relationships.

15:33–18:28 Culture shift: Soft skills are now essential skills. Role-model moments from CEOs set norms for well-being and boundaries.

18:28–21:00 Personal transformation Training helped Poliana pause, exit autopilot, and navigate identity while moving from corporate America to entrepreneurship.

21:00–23:21 Continuous growth and self-governance. Every experience builds the next identity. Governance includes regularly checking if you have slipped back into automatic patterns.

23:21–24:33 Favourite affirmation“Everything is happening for my highest good. All is well in my world.”

24:33–25:20 Where to find Poliana, and how to support the show.

• “The best leaders are comfortable saying, ‘I do not know the answer. We will figure it out together.’”
• “Coaching is a partnership. I am not higher or lower. I am here to help you make the right decision from your expertise.”
• “Grounded leaders change the room before they say a word.”
• “Governance is not only process. It is self-management so you do not slip into automatic.”
• Four Gs of Sustainable Leadership Grounded, Grace, Gratitude, Governance
• Business Growth Pillars Business growth and culture, Leadership growth, Team growth, Individual growth
• Practices Brief breath work, energy check-ins, affirmations, stating safety and quality values out loud, clarifying Why
• Before your next meeting: take three slow breaths, then ask yourself, “How am I arriving?”
• If you lead: open by naming priorities that set culture, for example, “Safety, quality, on time.”
• If you feel impostor syndrome: list your leadership strengths and one place to rely on your team’s expertise this week.
• Daily governance check: “Where did I go on automatic today and how will I reset tomorrow?”

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Victoria Johnson speaks with attorney-turned-betrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle about healing after profound betrayal and reclaiming identity, joy, and agency. Lora shares how discovering her husband’s long-term infidelity dismantled her sense of self, how she rebuilt using her 5-step FLAUNT framework, and why accepting reality, feeling feelings, and trusting your own truth are the bedrock of recovery. Together they explore reframing anniversaries of loss, navigating setbacks without spiritual bypassing, and “closing scenes” in life like a screenwriter so you can move into the next act with intention.

• Betrayal can come from people, life events, our bodies, and self-abandonment through people-pleasing and perfectionism.
• Healing requires both regulation and meaning-making. Laughter and play help regulate the nervous system so the prefrontal cortex can engage.
• Spiritual bypassing slows recovery. Give yourself permission to feel fully, then use tools to move through.
• Progress is not linear. Navigation means pivoting, resting, and continuing with small course corrections.
• Trust your own filter. Seek advice, then decide from inner knowing and communicate clearly: “I valued your input, and I have decided to do X.”
• Find Your Fetish: Return to pure joy and play for its own sake.
• Laugh Out Loud: Use laughter to calm and re-regulate the nervous system.
• AU Accept Unconditionally: The golden centre. Accept yourself, others, and what has happened, without trying to change the past.
• Navigate the Negative: Expect storms and keep adjusting your course.
• Trust in Your Truth: Use your intellect and intuition as the final filter.
• Anniversary reframe: Mark difficult dates as milestones of reclamation and growth.
• Feel first, then frame: Allow the tears, nausea, and grief. Afterward, choose a supportive narrative.
• Five endings exercise: Journal five distinct meanings or endings for a hard event. Pick one and identify what lessons or “foreshadowing” you will carry into the next scene.
• Boundary script for advice-givers: “Thank you. I took it into consideration, and I have decided to do Y.”
• Micro-navigation: When plans stall, make a small shift rather than abandoning the plan entirely.
• “Joy is your natural state.”
• “The universe gave me the answer before it gave me the problem.”
• “You are the writer of your own screenplay.”
• “Accept unconditionally. Then navigate.”
• Books by Lora Cheadle:Flaunt: Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, and Spiritual Self; It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal.
• Program: Life Choreography.
• Website: laurachedle.com (as stated in the episode).

1. From Betrayal to Radiance: Lora Cheadle’s FLAUNT Framework
2. Feel, Accept, Navigate: Healing After Betrayal with Lora Cheadle
3. You Are the Writer: Reframing Pain and Choosing Your Next Scene

Betrayal-recovery expert Lora Cheadle joins Victoria to unpack FLAUNT, a five-step path from shock and self-doubt to joy, acceptance, and self-trust. Learn how to regulate your nervous system with laughter, avoid spiritual bypassing, and “close scenes” in your life like a screenwriter so you can move forward with clarity.

• 00:00 Welcome and guest intro
• 01:31 Lora’s story and the shattering of identity
• 06:10 FLAUNT overview and why joy and laughter come first
• 08:22 Accept Unconditionally without bypassing
• 11:40 Feeling feelings and letting tears end
• 12:36 Navigate the Negative and micro-course-corrections
• 15:50 Trust in Your Truth and handling pushback
• 18:44 Life Choreography explained
• 20:45 Screenwriting your next scene and creating meaning
• 23:40 The five endings journaling practice
• 24