In this episode of Heal with Kat, Kat sits down with Elise to explore what it truly means to heal the abandonment wound. From discovering breathwork at 19 to her decade-long career as a school counselor, Elise shares how her personal and professional experiences shaped her path as a trauma healer.Together, they dive into how emotional neglect can leave lasting imprints, why so many of us internalize blame for the love we didn’t receive, and how breaking generational cycles begins with compassion, not perfection. Elise also shares her five-step Inner Child Healing Process, guiding listeners toward safety, self-trust, and true emotional repair.00:00 - Introduction12:00 - How emotional disconnection and lack of acknowledgment can be just as damaging as overt trauma. 20:00 - What Abandonment Really Looks Like28:00 - Healing as a Parent & The Ripple Effect35:00 - Breaking Cycles & Finding Neutrality45:00 - Why We Blame Ourselves for Abandonment 52:00 - Pathways to Healing the Abandonment WoundConnect with Kat:🤍 /https://www.instagram.com/kat_daou/🤍 /https://www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpod🤍 /https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCix2tpYqYdRcMNNAqKfYJew🤍 /https://www.katdaou.comConnect with Alyse: 🩶 /https://www.instagram.com/alyse_breathes/🩶 /https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-consciousness/id1595666639🩶 /https://www.alysebreathes.com/the-core-wound-solution-private-podcast-signup-page🩶 /https://www.alysebreathes.com/ Links: Insight Timer:https://insighttimer.com/katdaouCycle Breaker Quiz Link:https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/665bc191d9650a00154a4a22Age Mapping Mini Course Link:https://www.katdaou.com/agemap Alyse Bacine is a pioneering force in trauma healing and transformational breathwork. With 24 years of expertise and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, she bridges the worlds of clinical mental health and somatic healing through her revolutionary methodology, The Metamorphosis Method™. After a decade serving as a school counselor and implementing groundbreaking meditation programs, Alyse developed a unique approach combining cutting-edge trauma tools with advanced breathwork and energy healing. This methodology creates predictable, permanent transformation by addressing mind, body, and energy field simultaneously - something missing from both traditional therapy and somatic practices. Featured in Oprah Magazine, Well and Good, and Nylon, her work has generated over seven figures in revenue and transformed hundreds of women's lives. The Metamorphosis Method™ stands apart as the only system effectively closing the gap between clinical expertise and somatic healing. With certifications in Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Practices, plus extensive experience in both therapeutic and somatic modalities, Alyse has created a comprehensive approach that revolutionizes how women heal and grow.