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Journey of Healing & Transformation with Trauma Specialist Alisa Gracheva | Prodigal Podcast

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In this powerful episode of Prodigal The Podcast, hosts Don Jackson and Big Sean sit down with trauma specialist Alisa Gracheva to unpack the deep journey of healing, transformation, and spiritual awakening.

Alisa shares her own experience of overcoming trauma and how it led her to become a healer for others. This conversation explores practical therapeutic tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), somatic work, sound healing, and even the emerging role of psychedelics in mental health.

Discover how unhealed trauma affects your life, the importance of safe spaces for emotional release, and how spiritual connection plays a crucial role in recovery. Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting others, this episode offers tools, hope, and a guided meditation you won’t want to miss.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to Alisa’s Mission
00:59 Welcome to Prodigal Podcast
01:52 Meet the Hosts – Don Jackson & Big Sean
03:02 Guest Introduction – Alisa Gracheva
04:57 Alisa’s Journey with Trauma and Healing
07:37 How Trauma Impacts the Mind and Body
15:13 Addressing Trauma in Adolescents
23:10 Tools & Techniques for Emotional Healing
33:56 Growth Reflections from Trauma
35:22 Finding the Gift in Pain
36:22 The Power of Transformation Through Struggle
37:17 How Spirituality Supports Healing
39:36 Practical Healing Tools for Daily Life
45:31 Sound Healing Explained
49:19 Psychedelic Therapy and Its Potential
53:57 How to Integrate Growth After Healing
01:02:39 Guided Meditation & Closing Remarks

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Deconstructing Religion, Black Culture & History | Coach Renz on Prodigal Podcast.

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🔥 Is everything you’ve been taught about religion a lie? In this mind-blowing episode of Prodigal Podcast, hosts Don Jackson & Big Sean sit down with Coach Renz to expose hidden truths about Christianity, oppression in the Black community, and the shocking historical inaccuracies of the Bible.

📌 Key Discussion Points:
✔️ How oppression shaped Black religiosity
✔️ The deconstruction of Christianity & its political roots
✔️ Was Jesus real? The untold history of biblical figures
✔️ Hermeticism, meditation & esoteric knowledge
✔️ The economic power of community & self-discovery

💡 Ready to question everything? This episode will challenge your beliefs and open your mind to new perspectives on faith, culture, and personal growth.

⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 - Oppression & Black Religiosity
02:09 - Who is Coach Renz?
04:08 - Religion’s Role in Society
12:32 - Deconstructing Christianity
34:24 - Community & Economic Power
47:57 - The Truth About Jesus
52:15 - Who REALLY Wrote the Bible?
01:11:07 - Breaking Free from Religious Trauma

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🎙 Overcoming Trauma and Breaking Free from Toxic Systems | Prodigal Podcast ft. Michelle Moffitt

In this powerful episode of Prodigal the Podcast, hosts Don Jackson and Big Sean sit down with Michelle Moffitt for an unfiltered conversation about trauma, toxic systems, and radical healing. Michelle bravely shares her journey—from surviving date rape in college to enduring an abusive marriage and navigating the control of a conservative church.

🔹 00:00 A Shocking Revelation
🔹 01:17 Introduction to Prodigal Podcast
🔹 02:08 Meet the Hosts
🔹 04:27 Michelle's Early Life and Traumas
🔹 06:06 A Life-Altering Incident
🔹 10:13 Struggles in Marriage
🔹 15:14 Breaking Point and Seeking Help
🔹 20:04 Leaving the Church System
🔹 27:47 Rebuilding and Helping Others
🔹 33:23 Breaking Free from Certainty
🔹 35:52 Living a Double Life
🔹 37:56 Questioning Religious Teachings
🔹 41:11 The Role of Women in the Church
🔹 45:49 Challenging Belief Systems
🔹 54:57 Building Community and Compassion
🔹 01:04:06 Final Thoughts and Resources

Michelle’s story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment—a must-listen for anyone who has faced spiritual abuse, manipulation, or trauma. If you’re on a journey of healing, deconstruction, or reclaiming your identity, this episode will inspire and equip you.

💬 Have you experienced a similar journey? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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"Breaking the Silence on Adoption Trauma | Dr. Liz DeBetta on Healing Through Storytelling | Prodigal Podcast"

In this powerful episode of Prodigal, hosts Don Jackson and Big Sean sit down with Dr. Liz DeBetta—award-winning performer, adoptee rights advocate, and creator of the solo show "Unmothered"—to explore the raw, transformative power of embodied storytelling.

Dr. DeBetta opens up about:
🔥 Her personal journey through adoption trauma and the lifelong impact of separation
🎭 How she turned pain into art with her solo show "Unmothered"
💡 The "Migrating Toward Wholeness" framework for healing
✊ Why breaking adoptee silence is revolutionary
🎙️ Her workshops & coaching to help others reclaim their voice

Timestamps:
00:00 - The Power of Embodied Storytelling
01:05 - Welcome to Prodigal Podcast
01:50 - Meet the Hosts
02:41 - Introducing Dr. Liz DeBetta
03:39 - "Unmothered": A Journey of Healing
08:07 - Writing & Performance as Therapy
11:53 - Taking "Unmothered" to the Stage
13:45 - Workshops for Collective Healing
18:08 - Dr. Deta’s Acting Career & Reflections
25:23 - Final Thoughts

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Diversity Scholars Network, National Center for Institutional Diversity (University of Michigan)

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Divine Synchronicities & Consciousness with Sophia Demas | Prodigal: The Podcast
Unlock the Mystery of Consciousness and Spiritual Awakening

Join hosts Don Jackson and Big Sean on this powerful episode of Prodigal: The Podcast, featuring acclaimed author and spiritual experiencer Sophia Demas. In this deeply moving conversation, the trio explores divine synchronicities, miracles, and the intersection of science and spirituality.

Sophia opens up about her personal encounters with the divine, profound moments of spiritual intervention, and how these experiences shaped her path of self-discovery, healing, and conscious evolution. From exorcisms to unexplained phenomena, this episode offers eye-opening stories that challenge conventional thinking and inspire inner transformation.

Whether you’re interested in the science of consciousness, spiritual awakening, or real-life stories of divine timing — this is a must-listen.

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🔍 Episode Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Reality and Consciousness
01:13 – Welcome to Prodigal: The Podcast
01:58 – Special Guest: Sophia Demas
03:17 – Historical Belief & Spiritual Debate
05:10 – Exploring Consciousness and Perception
09:52 – Sophia’s Awakening and Spiritual Journey
14:49 – Miracles, Synchronicities, and Divine Timing
22:50 – Healing, Relationships & Personal Growth
31:24 – Divine Intelligence & Childhood Memories
32:55 – Signs, Symbols & Life Synchronicities
34:15 – Spiritual Foundations & Divine Dialogue
35:38 – Exorcisms, Heaven & the Afterlife
36:51 – Where Spirituality Meets Science
38:52 – Publishing and the Power of Purpose
43:47 – Life Transitions & Supporting Others
45:32 – Wisdom, Wonder & Final Reflections
01:01:09 – Closing Remarks & What’s Next

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Embracing Transformation: Whitney Joy’s Journey on Prodigal the Podcast

In this powerful episode of Prodigal the Podcast, hosts Don Jackson and Big Sean sit down with Whitney Joy, a woman who turned personal tragedy into triumph. After losing her husband, home, and job all within 24 hours at age 30, Whitney embarked on a transformational journey—exploring hypnotherapy, world travel, and self-discovery, culminating in her book "Seven Blank Pages".

🔥 Dive deep into conversations on:
✔ Identity & Accountability – How Whitney rebuilt her life
✔ Spirituality & Introspection – The role of ego, Source, and free will
✔ Hypnotherapy & Lucid Dreaming – Tools for inner transformation
✔ Facing the Unknown – From skydiving to embracing blank page moments

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Life-Altering Crisis at 30
00:58 Welcome to Prodigal: Meet the Hosts
02:37 Introducing Whitney Joy
03:28 Whitney's Transformational Journey
04:26 The Turning Point: Embracing Change
08:09 Adventures and Self-Discovery
13:35 Hypnotherapy and Inner Work
20:24 Ego, Source, and Spiritual Insights
25:34 Whitney's Book and Final Thoughts
32:09 Reflecting on a Beautiful Journey
33:11 Blank Page Moments: Reinvention and Transformation
40:40 Confronting Evil and Free Will
41:52 Exploring Consciousness and Free Will
51:40 The Power of Lucid Dreaming
53:26 Life's Purpose and Manifestation
57:52 Skydiving and Embracing the Unknown
01:02:38 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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In this episode of Prodigal, host Don Jackson and co-host Big Sean engage in a profound conversation with Malachi Gross, touching on topics of race, spirituality, and societal challenges. They explore the impacts of political figures like Trump and Biden on the collective consciousness, discuss the deconstruction of traditional Christianity, and delve into personal stories of empowerment and resilience.
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Exploring Faith and Spirituality with Angel Lopez

Join host Don Jackson in this thought-provoking episode of Prodigal: The Podcast as he welcomes Angel Lopez from Honduras. Angel shares his powerful journey through Christianity, his critiques of institutional church practices, and his vision for true discipleship and spiritual freedom.

Discover insights into:

The religious climate in Honduras
Challenges of breaking traditional paradigms
The role of community, confession, and love in faith
Angel's personal exploration of scripture and spirituality
Thoughtful reflections on freedom, responsibility, and the future of Christianity
This is a conversation about spiritual growth, introspection, and the transformative power of authentic faith.

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