{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Healing from Trauma and Burnout: How Cancer Helped Ayla Shepherd Reclaim Her Life - Ep 82","description":"What if illness isn't just something to fight\u2014but a message from our body calling you to heal? In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with Ayla Shepherd, trauma-informed therapist, midlife transformation coach, and author of The Truth Trip.  After receiving a shocking cancer diagnosis, Ayla had to make a life-changing decision: follow the conventional medical path alone or uncover the deeper emotional and psychological roots of her illness. Join us as we explore  Why conventional medicine plays a vital role but often isn't enough for true healing How unprocessed trauma, people-pleasing, and living inauthentically can manifest as physical illness The power of self-awareness and listening to your body's wisdom Practical ways to detox, manage stress, and create a holistic healing routine How trusting yourself can lead to profound transformation  Ayla's journey offers powerful insights into the mind-body connection, the impact of suppressed emotions, and the importance of aligning with your authentic self.&amp;nbsp; Whether you're navigating health challenges, burnout, or seeking deeper self-awareness, this conversation is packed with wisdom and actionable takeaways. Where to get The Truth Trip and Connect with Ayla Shepherd:&amp;nbsp; Order on Amazon:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gUl5WV (using this link will also support this podcast at no extra cost to you) Connect with Ayla on Instagram: @awaken_with_ayla Visit her website: https:\/\/www.aylashepherd.com\/ Resources: The 60-Second Empowered Action Framework: https:\/\/www.recountinglifelessons.com\/resources The Best Year Ever Blueprint:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.recountinglifelessons.com\/best-year-ever  ------------------------------------------------------------------- For our latest insights and things we don't share with the public become a Sione and Alana Insider. It's free and easy to join: https:\/\/recountinglifelessons.com\/insider  FOLLOW US:&amp;nbsp; \u25ba Like on Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sioneandalana&amp;nbsp; \u25ba Our Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sioneandalana&amp;nbsp; \u25ba Alana's Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alanauyema&amp;nbsp; \u25ba Sione's Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sioneuyema Want to connect with Sione &amp;amp; Alana? \u25baWebsite: https:\/\/www.recountinglifelessons.com  \u25baEmail: sioneandalana@recountinglifelessons.com &amp;nbsp; Have a life lesson to share? Interested in being a guest? We'd love to connect: click here to schedule a time to connect ","author_name":"Recounting Life Lessons","author_url":"https:\/\/www.recountinglifelessons.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35361250\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/184787115"}