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.