TSM Season 3 Episode 39: Thriving After Domestic Violence with Demetria Goode

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 39 of “Triggers and Spiritual Medicine” with host Laura Bonetzky Joseph and special guest Demetria Goode.

In this episode, Demetria shares her journey from surviving a violent attack in 2013 to founding The Goode Fight in 2021, an organization dedicated to helping survivors of domestic violence and trauma. Laura and Demetria discuss three essential tips for overcoming trauma, focusing on resilience, finding support, and transformative healing.

Join us as we explore practical insights and encouragement for anyone affected by domestic violence.

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TSM Episode 37: Getting to the Roots: Healing, Growth, and Overcoming Obstacles

Welcome to Episode 37 of “Triggers and Spiritual Medicine” with your host  Laura Bonetzky-Joseph of Healing With Spirit and Healing Trauma Through Spirit.

In this episode Laura dives into addressing, getting into the roots and shares:

  • a few metaphor examples of what these roots can look like,
  • how they represent the foundation of everything—whether it’s physical health, emotional well-being, personal growth, or problem-solving.
  • Understanding the Roots
  • What “getting to the roots” means in different contexts (e.g., mental health, physical health, spiritual well-being)
  • Why addressing surface-level symptoms isn’t enough such as addressing the root cause of stress rather than just managing stress symptoms.
  • Address common misconceptions such as thinking short-term solutions will solve deep-seated issues.
  • Addressing cultural conditioning,  toxic capitalist structures as a root
  • Getting to the roots in healing physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually
  • The importance of identifying and processing deep-seated emotions
  • Exploring spiritual and soul roots and the role of spiritual beliefs and practices in addressing underlying issues.
  • Getting to the roots in growth personally & professionally
  • Understanding your core beliefs and values as the foundation for personal growth.
  • The importance of deepening connections and understanding the root of conflicts or misunderstandings in relationships.
  • Discuss how to identify the underlying causes of recurring challenges in life.

In the end Laura offers practical strategies for addressing and overcoming obstacles at their root with at least 3 actionable steps you can employ today to begin “getting to the roots” in their own lives.

About Laura:

Since 2006, Laura has helped thousands of people heal and reclaim aspects of themselves lost, stolen or forgotten by addressing and healing root issues, transform pain, bridge science, research and the practical magic of sacred, ancient traditions… with honor and integrity.  She is an experienced multi-generational multi-discipline healer & intuitive, psychic medium, Jikiden Reiki Teacher, best-selling author, speaker, award-winning advocate, spiritual teacher, sacred activist, former college educator, and survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault.

She’s apprenticed with an Osteopathic Physician for more than 20 years learning holistic health and preventative care and has also studied with indigenous teachers and lineage holders based in Japan, Ireland, and the Americas servicing a clientele who are diverse and inclusive from various ethnic cultures, skin color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and socio-economic backgrounds.

In 2022, Laura published two books. She’s the co-author of “Feisty: Dangerously Amazing Women Using Their Voices to Make an Impact”. Her chapter, “#MeTooFamilyCourts”, highlights what it takes to leave a domestic violence relationship in a broken system that punishes you.

Her first solo book published in October 2022, “The Secrets To Healing: An Invitation To Healing Trauma And Other Root Causes of Chronic Illness Using the Japanese Reiki Gokai” weaves her personal story, her work, the science, and the teachings with nine client case studies.

Laura currently sits on the Massachusetts domestic violence task force addressing legislation and policy for survivors of abuse.  Through her decades of advocacy & policy work, she puts difficult – sometimes unpopular – ideas into words that communicate well, yielding to possibilities, healing, change and growth.

As a guest speaker, she addresses intersectionality and root systems, provides proven practical ways to elevate and emPOWER others quickly… in a way bringing an authentic unique view with a unique talent and skill sets uncommon today.

Laura’s podcast, “Triggers and Spiritual Medicine,” can be found on YouTube, her website, and most podcast streaming platforms.

In 2025, Laura will be offering a 6 month journey including an 8 day all inclusive pilgrimage to Ireland in May/June that starts in February.

Additional Resources:

  • “The Secrets To Healing” by Laura Bonetzky-Joseph, (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Laura-Bonetzky-Joseph/author/B09QMVSW7Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true)
  • Dr. Jessica Taylor (https://www.drjessicataylor.com/)
  • Dr Emma Katz (https://dremmakatz.com/)
  • Linktree Link: https://linktr.ee/HealingWithSpirit for more about Laura, socials, Ireland trip, and more.

TSM Episode 31: Journey with Plants & Plant Medicine

Welcome to next episode of Triggers and Spiritual Medicine with Laura Bonetzky-Joseph, your host, with our amazing guest, Leah Drew.

In today’s episode we dive into plant medicines, but it is more than that. We embark on a transformative journey with a focus on holistic healing.

Together, we’ll delve into the powerful realm of plant-based healing, exploring its profound impact on our well-being. Leah shares her journey into wellness, healing, and transformation beyond just plants.

Stay tuned as Leah also shares 3 tips to get you started today.

About Leah,

Leah is a trauma-informed Mind|Body healing guide, women’s empowerment coach, and host of the Mindful Evolution Podcast. Her mission is to empower others with the awareness & tools needed to optimally support their physical, mental & emotional health & healing. Her goal is to help people heal from the past, be more grounded in the present moment, own their power, and create the life they dream of while making a bigger impact on the world around them.

She help others turn their wounds into wisdom and pain into power so they can catalyze their healing & growth, enhance their relationships, step into their fullest self expression, and reclaim their quality of life.

Social Links: https://blinq.me/pZUi2v3uK3F9Yb7eGQep

Website: www.LeahD

The Mindful Evolution Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindful-evolution-podcast/id1700364363

Resources: Building awareness around the toxic patters & limiting beliefs holding you back from healing, growing & expanding as you journey forwards. Awareness Seeker Workshop: https://www.leahdrew.com/awareness-seeker-workshop Plant medicines: – https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/11/health/psilocybin-brain-changes-life-itself-wellness-scn/index.html – https://maps.org/our-research/

Trauma: – It Didn’t Start With You:https://a.co/d/16aOGi6 – The Body Keeps The Score: https://a.co/d/16aOGi6 MBSR techniques: https://www.dcu.ie/sites/default/files/students/mindfulness_based_stress_reduction_handbook.pdf