Healing after trauma isn’t about denying pain — it’s about choosing what you do with it. In this deeply honest and empowering episode of Pain to Power, host Jill Ripley explores how, when we are ready, we can choose to find meaning, strength, and wisdom in the trauma and emotional pain we’ve lived through. This episode is not about glorifying suffering or suggesting that trauma happens “for a reason.” Instead, it’s about reclaiming agency — recognizing that while we may not have ...

Pain to Power: Empowering You to Heal from Trauma, Loss & Emotional Wounds explores ancient wisdom through a modern, trauma-informed lens in this episode on the Corpus Hermeticum — a collection of spiritual teachings written nearly 2,000 years ago that offer a powerful reminder: you are not broken, you are remembering. In this easy-going, conversational episode, host Jill Ripley introduces Hermetic philosophy in a grounded, accessible way — no history lecture required. You’ll learn ...

What if your intuition isn’t “wishful thinking”… but guidance you’ve been trained to ignore? In this episode of Pain to Power, Jill Ripley sits down with Laura Hoorweg—intuitive, medium, and spiritual mentor behind SpiritSpeaks2.me—for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about intuition, mediumship, emotional healing, and grief. Laura shares how spiritual mentoring helps people reconnect to their authentic selves, uncover life purpose, and move through emotional patterns t...

In this powerful follow-up to my most downloaded episode, Healing the Mother Wound and Breaking Generational Trauma, we go deeper into understanding why our mothers hurt us, how those wounds shape our lives, and what it truly takes to heal. In Part Two, we explore the painful gap between the ideal mother we needed and the human mother we actually had — and how that gap creates the mother wound, childhood trauma, and the generational patterns so many of us are now working to break...

The holidays can be a magical time — but for many, they bring loneliness, grief, complicated memories, and emotional overwhelm. In this tender, honest episode, Jill Ripley opens up about the heartache that can surface this time of year and why it deserves more compassion and conversation. Jill shares pieces of her own story, including childhood loss, divorce, and the profound grief of losing her daughter and former husband. She then offers soothing, grounded tools for navigating the sea...

Your soul is a magnet — literally. In this deeply eye-opening episode of Pain to Power, Jill Ripley explores a powerful revelation: our soul is the magnetic force that holds the body together and continuously attracts the people, opportunities, and experiences that match our energetic frequency. You’ll learn the science behind magnetism, how human energy really works, and why we often “attract” situations that mirror our inner emotional state. Jill breaks down the difference between chemistr...

When a devastating diving accident left Dan Cummings paralyzed from the chest down, doctors told him he would never walk again. But Dan refused to surrender. Instead, he packed up his life, moved across the country to California, and committed to four years of intensive rehabilitation — training for hours a day to reclaim the strength, movement, and hope everyone said was gone for good. Through that journey, he not only learned to walk again but discovered his life’s mission: to bring that sa...

Do you give freely but struggle to receive? In this heartfelt episode of Pain to Power: Emotional Healing, Self-Love & Spiritual Growth, Jill Ripley explores how learning to receive — love, compliments, help, and abundance — is essential to your emotional healing and spiritual evolution. Just like the rhythm of breath, giving and receiving are two sides of the same sacred flow. When we over-give, we create an energy deficit that leaves us drained and disconnected. But when we open our hea...

In this episode of Pain To Power: Emotional Healing, Self-Love & Spirituality, Jill Ripley sits down with Kristina Scaglione, founder of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, to explore what it truly means to heal through connection, compassion, and individualized care. Kristina shares how Root & Rise was built on the belief that emotional wellness is not a one-size-fits-all process. Her team of clinicians takes a holistic, person-centered approach that honors every individual’s...

Feeling stuck or disconnected from your true self? In this heartfelt episode, Jill Ripley talks with Board Certified Life Coach Laurie McAnaugh about how life coaching helps you break through fear, rewrite your story, and rediscover your personal power. Together they explore the difference between therapy and coaching, the mindset shifts that create transformation, and what it really means to do the inner work. If you’re ready to step into your power and embrace lasting cha...

In this episode, Jill sits down with Sarah Dawkins, holistic health coach and author of Heal Yourself, to unpack practical, integrative strategies for healing chronic symptoms. From the mind-body-spirit connection and nervous-system regulation to inflammatory foods, histamine intolerance, and nature-based practices, Sarah shares how to listen to your body’s messages and create daily habits that restore energy, clarity, and joy. You’ll also hear an inspiring MS recovery story and compassionate...

Conflict doesn’t have to divide us; it can become a doorway to deeper healing and understanding. When egos collide, our deepest need is often not to be right, but to feel heard, valued, and understood. This episode explores how to move beyond defensive reactions, use “I” statements to express feelings without blame, and validate others without sacrificing your own truth. Through practical communication tools and a spiritual lens, conflict is reframed as a powerful teacher rather t...

Did you know you can use small steps to rewire your brain and shift your energy? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of changing your life? The truth is, transformation doesn’t come from massive leaps — it comes from micro-choices. In this episode of Pain to Power, I share simple, practical tools you can start using today: morning rituals, affirmations, gratitude journaling, and mindful breaks. We’ll explore how neuroscience shows that tiny habits literally rewire your bra...

Did you know that changing your beliefs can change your life? In this episode, we explore the incredible truth that we all live in the world according to our beliefs — and most of those beliefs weren’t even created by us. Between birth and age seven, our subconscious minds absorbed messages from parents, teachers, and culture that became the “invisible scripts” shaping our lives. The good news? Beliefs are not set in stone. With awareness, curiosity, and courage, we can question old conditi...

In this episode of Pain to Power, Jill Ripley dives deep into the process of transforming trauma into growth, empathy, and resilience. Drawing from her own life experiences and spiritual reflections, Jill explores: Why your inner child deserves compassion, not criticismHow to release the resistance of wishing the past was differentThe hidden wisdom inside emotions like anger, sadness, and fearHow grief is evidence of love and a pathway to deeper appreciation of lifePractical tools to reframe ...

In this episode of Pain to Power host Jill Ripley welcomes Andy Kelley — also known as The Boston Buddha. Andy is a meditation teacher and mindfulness coach whose mission is to make meditation simple, accessible, and practical for everyday life. Andy shares his journey from a high-pressure career in television to teaching mindfulness in schools, corporations, and one-on-one coaching. You’ll discover how meditation can: Reduce stress and anxietyImprove sleep and focusHelp you...

What does true devotion look like when it’s not tied to dogma, guilt, or perfection? In this heart-centered episode of Pain to Power: Empowering You To Heal From Trauma, Loss & Emotional Wounds, host Jill Ripley invites you on a soulful journey into the meaning of devotion as a personal, sacred practice — one that connects you to the Divine in your own unique way. Drawing from her own lived experience and global wisdom traditions, Jill explores how practices like meditation, mantra, natur...

What does true devotion look like when it’s not tied to dogma, guilt, or perfection? In this heart-centered episode of Pain to Power host Jill Ripley invites you on a soulful journey into the meaning of devotion as a personal, sacred practice — one that connects you to the Divine in your own unique way. Drawing from her own lived experience and global wisdom traditions, Jill explores how practices like meditation, mantra, nature walks, prayer, and sacred service can become ...

In this special episode, I welcome my very first guest, Estefana Johnson, LCSW, to the podcast. Estafana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Director of Clinical Training at Arise Alliance, specializing in an innovative approach to trauma healing called Critical Memory Integration (CMI™). We talk about how CMI helps people move beyond talk therapy to truly integrate painful memories, transform trauma into resilience, and reclaim a sense of wholeness. Estafana also shares her personal jou...

Discover how to recharge your life from the inside out by understanding and nurturing the three core types of energy we all have: mind energy, body energy, and spirit energy. In this episode of Pain to Power, Jill Ripley shares how these energy centers work like rechargeable batteries, why they get depleted, and how to plug back into your limitless source. Learn practical ways to boost mental clarity, physical vitality, and spiritual alignment—plus personal stories that show what happen...