In this episode, Spiritual Mentor and Narrative Alchemist Kayla MacDonald joins me to explore the deep work of healing ancestral patterns, reparenting yourself, and transforming generational shame into creative power.
Kayla shares how even in a healthy marriage, her body held memories of her lineage’s pain—and how she learned to release it through somatic healing, dance alchemy, and playful, creative self-expression. We talk about breaking free from inherited cycles around love, body image, and self-worth—and how healing doesn’t have to be heavy. It can be sensual, creative, and deeply freeing.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying wounds that aren’t entirely yours, or you’re ready to step into embodied wholeness, this conversation will speak to your soul.
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Chapters
00:00 Reclaiming Self-Authorship and Power
01:57 Navigating Ancestral Wounds in Marriage
05:29 Healing Dynamics in Relationships
09:35 The Role of Support in Healing
14:05 Creating Safety in Relationships
16:52 Understanding Inherited Wounds
18:49 Transforming Wounds into Gifts
20:05 The Divine Masculine and Playful Healing
23:58 The Healing Power of Playfulness
25:30 Transforming Self-Worth and Metrics
27:51 Redefining Worth Through Values
29:39 Navigating Social Media's Duality
30:50 Innovative Journaling Methodology
34:21 Launching Food Freedom Fantasy Program
36:08 Integrating Archetypes for Self-Expression
41:37 Embracing Emotions and Self-Compassion