"I started to love myself more." - Jennifer Ragazzo
In this episode of the Phoenix Wisdom Podcast, host Janet Sandberg speaks with Jennifer Ragazzo, a Soul-Aligned Wellness Coach with a background in psychology, teaching, and coaching, who blends deep emotional and spiritual work with functional health to help women heal from the inside out. With expertise in Integrative Nutrition, Applied Functional Medicine, and Naturopathy, she goes beyond symptom management to address subconscious patterns, unprocessed trauma, and energetic blocks. Through her Vibrant Rise Functional Wellness programs, she guides women in midlife to reconnect with their bodies, reclaim vitality, and embrace healing as an act of divine alignment.Jennifer shares her transformative journey through mental health struggles, healing, and personal growth. Jennifer discusses her early experiences with anxiety and depression, the impact of her childhood, and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace holistic wellness practices. She highlights the importance of nutrition, lifestyle changes, and the support of mentors in her healing process. Jennifer also reflects on the loss of her mentor and how that experience shaped her understanding of hope and purpose in life.
Your host, Janet Sandberg, offers support for mind, body, and soul. Through Reiki, channelled Soul Conversations, and trauma-informed coaching, she helps you discover who you are, why you’re here, what’s holding you back, and how to move forward with confidence and clarity. With a deep commitment to mental health and her own lived experience in grief, resilience, and personal growth, Janet creates a safe, compassionate space for insight, healing, and transformation that is available to everyone, regardless of location. Janet is also the author of the journal, Spirit Would Like You to Know: a coloring journal to explore your soul.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Healing Journeys
02:39 The Path to Wellness Coaching
05:19 Childhood Influences and Early Struggles
08:15 Navigating Mental Health Challenges
11:11 The Role of Nutrition and Lifestyle
13:39 The Journey of Motherhood and Mental Health
16:28 Breaking the Cycle of Family Patterns
19:15 The Dark Night of the Soul
21:49 Finding Support and Guidance
24:40 Transformation Through Coaching
27:14 Embracing Vulnerability and Authenticity
30:31 Confronting Limiting Beliefs
33:03 Tracking Self-Deprecating Thoughts
36:20 Transforming the Inner Critic
38:19 Navigating Grief and Loss
46:41 Finding Purpose in Pain
50:18 Healing Through MDMA Journeys
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