Today I’m joined by the beautiful Catherine Canning—author, inner-child healing mentor, retired teacher of 40 years, and devoted mum through adoption.
Cathy opens up about growing up in a turbulent home, the decades-long path that led her to EMDR, somatic work, and Brainspotting, and the moment she realised her “many inner children” needed to be seen, heard, and integrated.
We also discuss the twisty path of her spiritual awakening (COVID in 2020 was a catalyst), leaving the church, discovering intuitive tools, and finally saying yes to her abilities inside my Mediumship Academy. This one’s tender, real, and a journey to self dscovery.
The early “aha” that talk therapy validated her story but didn’t fully heal it—and what finally did
Why we don’t have “one” inner child, and how different ages carry different unmet needs
The 40-year teacher who vowed every child in her classroom would be seen and safe
Saying yes to motherhood via solo adoption at 40 (and the prayer that called in the right soul)
The moment mediumship “switched on” during practice
Writing the book(s): bringing decades of personal journals into a voice that helps others name abuse and begin healing
Why it’s never too late to start—your lived experience is wisdom someone else needs today
If you’re healing a hard childhood, curious about inner-child work, walking through estrangement, exploring adoption (as a parent or adoptee), or you feel your spiritual gifts waking up and want a grounded way to work with them—this conversation is your gentle nudge.
Connect with Cathy:
Website: https://seenheardhearthealing.com/
Book: Heinous Hidden Heart (Written under Pen Name)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catcanning.2025
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