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• 47: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Jen Gilchrist Awakened Her Life and Purpose

  What happens when life literally forces you to stop and reassess your path?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jen Gilchrist — Speaker, Spiritual Teacher, and Retreat Leader — whose life today looks like a dream: daily meditations, creative flow, luxury self-care, and annual dolphin swims in Hawaii. But it wasn’t always this way.At 30, Jen was a single mom running a successful 6-figure beauty business — and burning out fast. Trapped on society’s hamster wheel of success, she felt like life was controlling her. That is, until a serious car accident shattered everything she thought she knew — and opened the door to something greater.Tune in to hear: How a life-altering dream awakened her intuition The spiritual guidance that transformed her path Her journey from hair & makeup to spiritual leadership How she built a business aligned with purpose and joyThe magic of synchronicities and trusting the universeJen’s story is an inspiring example of how divinity and action can merge to create a life beyond your wildest dreams. If you’ve ever felt stuck or longed for deeper meaning — this episode is for you.Listen now and get ready to awaken your own inner guidance.Jen Gilchrist, Speaker + Spiritual Teacher and Retreat LeaderAn Entrepreneur for 22 years and a Spiritual Mentor for 12 years, Jen Gilchrist has gone from Struggling Single Mom to growing a multiple 6-figure business, making money doing what she loves and empowering others to do the same.She works with “Highly Sensitive” and Spiritual Entrepreneurs on a deep level, helping them to reclaim the confidence, trust, and tools needed to harness their intuition, align with their purpose and step into their next level of leadership in their business and life, so they make a bigger impact in the world while experiencing new levels of freedom of time, energy and money in their purpose driven business.She considers being a mother to her beautiful and talented daughter her greatest joy and accomplishment. Her favorite pleasure is swimming with the wild dolphin pods in Kona, Hawaii. Jen has been on close to 40+ different dolphin swims with hundreds of dolphins. She says it is both a playful and spiritual experience, and she has learned and transformed herself through these experiences exponentially.Here is free gift to our viewers:FREE 4-Day Activation Masterclass Series: Amplify Your Clairvoyance, Channeling and Healing Abilities While Releasing Doubts and Fear of Judgmentshttps://soulsuccessunleashed.com/masterclass-series-clairvoyance/Day 1: Confidently Receive Messages - How to communicate with your Spiritual Support team + Vibrational Scale ActivationDay 2: Avoid Energetic Overwhelm - Activating Your Healing Energy and Abilities + Healing Energy ExerciseDay 3: Tap Into Spiritual Truth - Accessing and Amplifying Your Clairvoyant Abilities + 6th Chakra ActivationDay 4: Divine Downloads on Demand - Exploring Your Channeling Gifts + Light Language TransmissionWant to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. Resources:CherieLindberg.comElevatedLifeAcademy.comGuest Links:Website:

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• 46: The Power of Play: Healing Generations One Child at a Time with Candace Rutkowski

  In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Candace Rutkowski, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. With over 12 years in the field and a deep-rooted passion for working with children, Candace shares how she found her calling in helping the youngest among us—babies through age 12—and their caregivers.Candace takes us inside the world of infant and child play therapy, where neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and attachment work converge to create meaningful, lifelong change. Discover how First Play® Infant Play Therapy, a model developed by Dr. Janet Courtney, supports bonding and attunement between caregiver and infant—starting as early as 2 weeks old.Topics we explore:Why early intervention and attachment are key to long-term emotional wellnessWhat it really means to “play” with an infant—and why no toys are necessaryHow family systems and intergenerational patterns shape a child’s developmentThe role of the therapist as a guide for caregivers in learning nurturing touch and attunementWhy Candace believes giving children a better start is the most impactful work of allWhether you're a therapist, a parent, or someone curious about the power of early childhood healing, this conversation will open your eyes to the subtle and powerful ways connection can change lives.Candace Rutkowski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor™. She believes healing happens within the context of healthy relationships both within and outside of families, and that the caregiver-child relationship is one of the most important building blocks of life. She specializes in working with children ages birth through 12-years-old, their caregivers, and their families. Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. Resources:CherieLindberg.comElevatedLifeAcademy.comGuest Links:Website: https://www.holdingspacetherapyllc.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061828167228#

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• 45: Quantum Awakening: Healing the Past, & Liberating the Future with Agne Paceviciute

  In this powerful episode, we sit down with Agne Paceviciute, the visionary founder of Quantum Healing based in Sweden. Agne’s story is one of resilience, awakening, and transformation. After years of seeking answers through traditional therapy and self-discovery, she experienced a profound spiritual awakening that changed everything. But what came next was even more extraordinary: the realization that healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.Agne shares how she channeled her experience into creating a unique healing modality—Quantum Healing—that recognizes the deep interconnection between the mind, body, and soul. Her work is rooted in the understanding that by consciously inviting in our spiritual self, we can release subconscious blocks, heal generational wounds, and even transcend past life traumas.💫 In this episode, we explore:Agne’s personal healing journey and spiritual awakeningWhy traditional approaches couldn’t give her the answers she soughtHow Quantum Healing differs from other modalitiesThe power of fast, transformational changeWhat it means to liberate stuck energy and create a new futureHer empowering message: “If I can find this bliss, so can you.”Whether you're at the beginning of your healing journey or deep in your own transformation, this episode will leave you inspired, curious, and connected to the possibility of profound inner freedom.Agne PaceviciuteAs an experienced Advanced Quantum Healing Practitioner and former Biophysics researcher, my passion is helping conscious entrepreneurs align their businesses with their true purpose and unlock their highest potential. Through my work with Advanced Quantum Healing, I merge the knowledge of neuroscience, behavior psychology, and quantum physics. I help conscious entrepreneurs update their limiting beliefs, align with abundance, dissolve energy blocks, access their spiritual gifts, and heal at all levels of their being so that they can create a greater impact and a paradigm shift in the world.Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. Resources:CherieLindberg.comElevatedLifeAcademy.comGuest Links:Website: www.qheal.lifeLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agne-quantum-healingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/agne.paceviciute.1/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agne_qheal/

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• 44: Unmasking the Hidden: Tania Rose on Neurodivergence, Womanhood & Lived Experience

  In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Tania Rose—a psychotherapist, art therapist, and clinical supervisor based in Australia with over 30 years of experience in disability and mental health spaces. Tania shares her journey as a late-diagnosed autistic woman with ADHD, and how her lived experience fuels her passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals, especially those who have gone undiagnosed for decades.We explore:The rise in late diagnoses among women, especially around menopauseWhy so many women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s were misdiagnosed or dismissedThe legacy of outdated diagnostic criteria that focused almost exclusively on boysHow Tania blends clinical expertise with creativity and personal insight to empower othersWhat it means to practice therapy from both sides of the neurodivergent lensTania’s voice is not just clinical—it's human, compassionate, and fiercely honest. Whether you are neurodivergent, love someone who is, or are simply curious about how identity intersects with gender, age, and culture, this conversation is for you.Tania Rose is a neurodivergent arts psychotherapist, educator, clinical supervisor, and creative practitioner dedicated to inclusive, ethical, and person-centered approaches in therapy and professional development. With extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, her work draws on evidence-based research and alternative models of disability, emphasizing the value of neurodiversity and the principle of "nothing about us without us." She delivers accessible education through workshops, webinars, and audio resources, focusing on supervision, ethical practice, and professional sustainability. Tania also creates content that blends theory with creative expression, including research, mindfulness, and music, to support wellbeing and accessibility. Her practice extends to relationship dynamics and workplace support for neurodivergent individuals, reflecting a deep commitment to empowerment, inclusivity, and innovation across therapeutic and creative fields.Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. Resources:CherieLindberg.comElevatedLifeAcademy.comGuest Links:www.taniarose.net

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• 43: From Referee to Relationship Healer: Tony Victor’s Journey Into Deep Connection

  In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tony Victor, a passionate and seasoned couples counselor based in Southern Illinois, just outside St. Louis. Tony shares the powerful story behind his calling to work exclusively with couples—a path rooted in his own childhood experiences of witnessing constant conflict in a home where love was present, but peace was elusive.Tony opens up about the early days of his private practice, where individual and family therapy flourished, but couples work felt more like blowing a whistle in a boxing match than facilitating connection. Driven by a desire for something deeper, he discovered Imago Relationship Therapy, a transformative modality that finally aligned with his vision for healing relationships.From struggling counselor to global Imago faculty member and trainer, Tony’s journey is one of perseverance, passion, and purpose. Whether you’re a therapist, in a relationship, or just curious about what it means to truly connect, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and the reminder that relationships don’t just survive—they can thrive.🔍 Topics Covered:Tony’s childhood and how it shaped his view on love and conflictThe struggles of early couples counselingDiscovering Imago Therapy and why it clickedHow becoming a faculty member transformed his reach and impactWhat real connection looks like in practice💬 Notable Quote:"I always knew what I didn’t want in a relationship—I just didn’t know what I did want. That’s what started my journey."Tony Victor, D.Min., LCPC is the Co-founder and co-owner of the Midwest RelationshipCenter, LLC. A family man, he is married to the love of his life Becky the co-owner andoffice manager of MRC. Dr. Tony is the past dean and a clinical faculty member of theImago International Training Institute. He has provided advanced clinical training globally,and has been in private practice for over 30 years specializing in couples therapy. Hisarticles have been published in journals, newspapers and popular magazines includingFirst for Women Magazine and several of the Illinois Counseling Association journals.Want to know how you can begin your journey to hope and healing? Visit Elevated Life Academy for classes and free resources for personal development and healing. Resources: CherieLindberg.comElevatedLifeAcademy.comGuest Links:You can explore more of Tony Victor's work and insights through the following links:Website:https://www.imagocouplescounseling.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/drtonyvictor/

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