Healing From Trauma And Burnout: How Cancer Helped Ayla Shepherd Reclaim Her Life

Healing from Trauma and Burnout: How Cancer Helped Ayla Shepherd Reclaim Her Life - Ep 82

4M ago 1:15:33

Content provided by Sione and Alana Uyema and Alana Uyema. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sione and Alana Uyema and Alana Uyema or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What if illness isn't just something to fight—but a message from our body calling you to heal?

In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with Ayla Shepherd, trauma-informed therapist, midlife transformation coach, and author of The Truth Trip.

After receiving a shocking cancer diagnosis, Ayla had to make a life-changing decision: follow the conventional medical path alone or uncover the deeper emotional and psychological roots of her illness.

Join us as we exploer

Why conventional medicine plays a vital role but often isn't enough for true healing
How unprocessed trauma, people-pleasing, and living inauthentically can manifest as physicla illness
The power of self-awareness and listening to your body's wisdom
Practical ways to detox, manage stress, and create a holistic healing routine
How trusting yourself can lead to profound transformation

Ayla's journey offers powerful insights into the mind-body connection, the impact of suppressed emotions, and the importance of aligning with your authentic self.

Whether you're navigating health challenges, burnout, or seeking deeper self-awareness, this conversation is packed with wisdom and actionable takeaways.

Where to get The Truth Trip and Connect with Ayla Shepherd:

Order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gUl5WV (using this link will also support this podcast at no extra cost to you)

Connect with Ayla on Instagram: @awaken_with_ayla

Visit her website: https://www.aylashepherd.com/

Resources:

The 60-Second Empowered Action Framework: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/resources

The Best Year Ever Blueprint: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com/best-year-ever

-------------------------------------------------------------------

For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https://recountinglifelessons.com/insider

FOLLOW US: ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sioneandalana ► Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneandalana ► Alana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanauyema ► Sione's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sioneuyema

Want to connect with Sione & Alana?

►Website: https://www.recountinglifelessons.com ►Email: [email protected]

Have a life lessons to share? Interested in being a guest?

We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect

97 episodes