Welcome to the Hurt to Healing podcast with me, Pandora Morris. I’ve been fighting an uphill battle with my mental health for years and it’s only now that I’ve ...
Josh Connolly on How to Heal When Your Childhood Hurt You
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Josh Connolly, an emotional resilience coach, speaker and author of the transformative book It’s Them, Not You. Josh opens up about his personal journey of healing from a childhood shaped by trauma and growing up with a toxic, alcoholic parent. He shares how these early experiences influenced his struggles with addiction and self-worth, and how he’s since transformed those challenges into a mission to help others.Together, we explore the long-term impacts of dysfunctional family systems, the importance of breaking unhealthy patterns, and the power of self-compassion in the healing process. Josh also offers practical advice on navigating difficult relationships, reparenting yourself, and the importance of finding community. Find Josh:Website: https://www.joshconnolly.co.uk/Instagram: @josh_ffwBuy his book: https://amzn.eu/d/ehjEkcpFollow us on social media for more insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with us at @hurttohealingpod on Instagram and YouTube. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HEALING 101: Recognising Emotional Abuse with Katie McKenna
On today’s Healing 101 I am joined by Katie McKenna once again to talk about something that isn’t always visible but can have a profound and lasting impact—emotional abuse. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse can be subtle, insidious, and difficult to recognise, but its effects on self-worth, confidence, and relationships can be just as damaging.In this episode, we’ll explore the hidden signs of emotional abuse—from gaslighting and silent treatment to intense jealousy and role reversal in parent-child relationships. We’ll talk about why emotional abuse can make someone more vulnerable to future abusive relationships, and most importantly, how to begin the process of healing. Katie shares powerful insights on how to rebuild your sense of self, set boundaries, and take small but meaningful steps toward self-empowerment. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, questioned your reality in relationships, or found it hard to say "no," this episode is for you.Find Katie:Instagram: @katiemckennapsychotherapistWebsite: https://www.katiemckenna.ie/Follow us on social media for more insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with us at @hurttohealingpod on Instagram and YouTube. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dr. Federica Amati on Rebuilding Your Relationship with Food
Welcome back to Hurt to Healing! Today, I’m joined by the brilliant Dr. Federica Amati, a medical scientist and registered nutritionist, to talk about how we can build a healthier relationship with food—without all the guilt and restriction. So often, nutrition advice focuses on what to cut out, but Federica believes the real power lies in what we add in. We’ll be talking about how to personalise your diet based on your age, life stage, and health needs, and why enjoying food is just as important as making healthy choices.We also get into some big topics—like the demonisation of carbohydrates, whether continuous glucose monitoring and blood testing can help us understand our bodies better, and what we actually need to know about supplements and the wellness industry. Plus, Federica shares practical, sustainable ways to make changes to your diet without feeling overwhelmed. This episode is all about empowering you to nourish yourself in a way that works for you, so let’s get into it!Find Fede:Instagram: @dr.fede.amatiBuy Fede's book: https://amzn.eu/d/8wIhU2cFollow us on social media for more insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with us at @hurttohealingpod on Instagram and YouTube. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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HEALING 101: How to Cope with Grief and Loss with James Withey
Grief doesn’t follow a timeline — and it certainly doesn’t play by the rules. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a version of yourself, grief can show up in unexpected ways and stay longer than we’d like. In this episode, I speak with James Withey — therapist, speaker, and author of How to Get to Grips with Grief — to talk about what it really means to live with loss. James shares his own experience of bereavement and depression, and together we explore how grief can shape our mental health, our relationships, and the stories we tell ourselves.This conversation gently unpacks the myths around moving on, the importance of emotional expression, and how we can show up for others (and ourselves) when grief hits. James brings so much honesty, compassion, and even some lightness to the conversation — and it’s a powerful reminder that grief isn’t something we need to fix. It’s something we need to understand.Buy James's book on grief: https://amzn.eu/d/ahBrRlgFollow us on social media for more insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with us at @hurttohealingpod on Instagram and YouTube. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Paul Sculfor on Addiction, Recovery & Reinventing Himself
Today, we are joined by the accomplished model, actor, advocate and podcast host, Paul Sculfor. Paul’s journey is one of highs and lows—a dazzling career in the fashion world interwoven with struggles against addiction, anxiety, and self-discovery. In this candid conversation, he opens up about his formative years, grappling with family dynamics and societal pressures, his spiral into substance abuse, and, ultimately, his path to recovery and purpose.Together, we delve into the challenges of healing, finding balance, and cultivating a new life rooted in self-awareness and emotional sobriety.Find Paul:Instagram: @paulsculforListen to Paul's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-is-powerful-with-paul-sculfor/id1756874279Follow us on social media for more insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and community discussions. Share your thoughts and connect with us at @hurttohealingpod on Instagram and YouTube. We’d love to hear from you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to the Hurt to Healing podcast with me, Pandora Morris. I’ve been fighting an uphill battle with my mental health for years and it’s only now that I’ve started to see some glimmers of light. It’s almost unbelievable to think I am starting this podcast considering my incessant compulsions would normally try to talk me out of it. But here I am, continuing to fight my invisible bullies one day at a time. As part of my own recovery, I’ve made it my mission to support as many of you as possible on your own healing journey. I’ll be speaking to wonderful people from all walks of life who will open up about their own invisible struggles in the hope that it will provide a bit of solace and comfort for some of you. I’ll also be speaking to leading experts and doctors about different disorders and therapies that might help each of you expand your knowledge on the world of mental health. Visit my website www.hurttohealing.co.uk to learn more about me and the work that I do.Produced by Rutherford Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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