NotYourOrdinaryParts

Dustan Drake is a trauma-informed coach, speaker, and mentor whose work is changing the way people heal from emotional wounds, rediscover their worth, and reclaim their identity after pain. His coaching is rooted not just in theory, but in lived experience. For years, Dustan was running, from shame, from self-doubt, from the deep belief that he wasn’t enough, and like so many, he was functioning on the outside but fragmented within. It took a breaking point, an emotional and spiritual collapse, for Dustan to begin the journey inward, how to learn how to sit with pain instead of avoid it, and to release the pressure of performance and rediscover the person he was always meant to be. That transformation became his mission and today, he uses everything he’s lived, studied, and survived to help others do the same. Dustan’s coaching blends nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and deep subconscious reprogramming to support clients in breaking toxic cycles, reconnecting with their bodies, and coming home to themselves. His work has helped people move from self-sabotage to self-trust, from over-functioning to inner peace, and he does it all with raw honesty and deep compassion. In addition to his coaching, Dustan is co-author of a children’s book, rooted in the technique he co-created called Dynamic Duo Hypnosis, a story designed to help kids release emotional baggage and limiting beliefs before they take root. He’s also on the path to becoming a Registered Investment Advisor, with a mission to support others in not just emotional and spiritual abundance, but financial wholeness too. Whether through coaching, writing, or sharing his voice online, Dustan shows up with one message: you are not broken, just burdened, and healing isn’t a dream, it’s your birthright. Trigger warning ⚠️ - Suicide IdeationConnect with Dustan:Instagram - @dustandrakeWebsite - www.dustandrakecoaching.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Jennifer Sluga is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, trauma specialist, military veteran, wife, and mother. She is the founder of Trauma & Life Counseling, where she helps people break free from the cycles of addiction, trauma, and self-destruction that keep them trapped. Jennifer isn’t just a therapist, she’s a fighter and she has walked through her own struggles, battled her own wounds, and come out the other side determined to help others do the same. Before she was the expert, before she had the language to name what she had been through, Jennifer was someone searching for answers, carrying the weight of past wounds that didn’t yet make sense to her. Jennifer has a deep understanding of how trauma rewires the brain and body, and she has made it her life’s mission to change the conversation around pain, addiction, and healing. She knows firsthand that addiction isn’t just about substances, it’s about what we’re running from, that trauma isn’t just about what happened to us, it’s about what it left behind, and that real healing isn’t about “getting over it,” it’s about getting through it, learning to sit with the discomfort, face the parts of ourselves we’ve tried to silence, and finally offer them the compassion they never received. Through her work, Jennifer is proving that healing isn’t about fixing what’s “broken” in us, it’s about reclaiming what was taken, about breaking cycles, rewriting the story, and finally finding the safety and self-acceptance we’ve been searching for all along.Connect with Jenn:Instagram - @traumalifeconsultingWebsite - www.jenniferslugacounselingwithtlc.comJenn's Three-Part Series on Addiction Part 1: The Science of Addiction - Chasing the First Highhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DFbbV7hi8SQPart 2: The Pleasure Scale - Why Chasing Highs Creates Lows https://www.instagram.com/p/DFgfO2-Cc1nPart 3: Breaking the Trauma Drama Cycle https://www.instagram.com/p/DFtB7egJ51eIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Sarah Baldwin is a somatic experiencing practitioner, trauma-trained coach, nervous system expert, and the creator of a deeply impactful body of work that helps people heal at the level of the nervous system. She is extensively trained in Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and other trauma-informed modalities, all of which shape her integrative, science backed, and deeply human approach to healing. Sarah’s work is rooted in one powerful truth: we can’t think our way to safety, we have to feel it. Through private coaching, her signature courses You Make Sense and Navigating Your Nervous System, and a dynamic social media presence, Sarah helps individuals begin building true internal safety, not just in theory, but in the body, where trauma lives. Her approach is both compassionate and practical, demystifying complex neuroscience and translating it into tools that help people move from anxiety, shutdown, and overwhelm into groundedness, connection, and resilience. Sarah teaches that our survival responses aren’t flaws, they’re protective strategies we once needed, and healing begins not by overriding them, but by understanding them. Most importantly, Sarah’s work isn’t just about regulation, it’s about liberation and she helps people reconnect with the parts of themselves they’ve had to abandon just to survive. Whether someone is stuck in a freeze response, constantly over-functioning, or simply feels exhausted by the weight of unprocessed pain, Sarah offers a map home, to safety, to wholeness, and to the self and her work has resonated with thousands around the world who felt broken or beyond help, until they discovered they were never broken at all, just dysregulated, just in survival, and simply waiting for a way back to themselves.Connect with Sarah:Instagram - @sarahbcoachingWebsite - www.sarahbaldwincoaching.comLinktree - linktr.ee/sarahbaldwincoachingYouTube - @youmakesenseIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Arielle Schwartz is a clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and author whose work has redefined what it means to heal. She has spent decades exploring the deep connection between the mind and body, proving that trauma isn’t just something we think about, it’s something we carry, something that lives in our nervous system, shaping how we see the world, how we trust, how we love, and how we survive. Through her groundbreaking work in somatic psychology, EMDR, polyvagal theory, and post-traumatic growth, Dr. Schwartz has shown that healing is more than just talking about the past, it’s about reclaiming the body, restoring safety, and finding our way back to ourselves. She has helped countless people move beyond survival mode, teaching them that trauma may have shaped them, but it does not have to define them. Dr. Schwartz isn’t just studying resilience, she’s proving that it’s possible. And that no matter what you’ve been through, no matter how long the body has held onto the past, healing is always within reach.Connect with Dr. Schwartz:Instagram - @arielleschwartzboulderWebsite - https://drarielleschwartz.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is a clinical psychologist, couples’ therapist, author, and relationship expert who has spent over two decades helping people navigate the complexities of love, intimacy, and emotional connection. Dr. Tracy has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between psychology and real-life relationships, offering evidence-based insights that help couples move from conflict to connection and from misunderstanding to deeper intimacy. She is the author of the powerful book “I Didn’t Sign Up for This” where she unpacks the hidden struggles that couples face and offers a roadmap to break toxic cycles and build emotional safety. Beyond the therapy room, Dr. Tracy shares relationship wisdom with thousands across social media, tackling everything from childhood wounds and emotional safety, to rebuilding trust and learning how to communicate your needs without shame. Her work is grounded, relatable, and rooted in real human experience and it’s helped countless people create the relationships they deeply long for and deserve.Connect with Dr. Tracy:Instagram - @drtracydWebsite - www.drtracyd.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Danica Harris is a trauma therapist and somatic healing practitioner who specializes in complex trauma, identity-based trauma, and nervous system regulation. She is the co-founder of Empowered Healing Dallas, a social justice-informed therapy practice dedicated to providing affirming, inclusive, and accessible mental health care to marginalized communities.  Dr. Harris holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University and has spent over a decade helping individuals heal from trauma, develop self-compassion, and reconnect with their bodies in the therapeutic process. Dr. Harris integrates somatic therapy, self-trust work, and relational healing into her practice, offering a holistic approach to trauma recovery that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, and she is passionate about dismantling harmful narratives around trauma, self-worth, and identity, particularly for people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating intergenerational trauma. Through her work, she’s not just helping people heal, she’s redefining what healing looks like, making it more accessible, embodied, and deeply personal. Connect with Dr. Harris:Instagram - @theempoweredtherapistWebsite - https://theempoweredtherapist.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Dr. Diane Poole Heller is a world-renowned expert in attachment theory, trauma healing, and relational transformation. Over the past four decades, she has been at the forefront of understanding how early attachment experiences shape the way we love, connect, and navigate relationships and, more importantly; how we can heal and rewire these patterns at any stage of life. As an internationally recognized speaker, author, and clinical trainer, Dr. Heller has worked with thousands of therapists and millions of individuals to bridge the gap between trauma, attachment, and the path to secure, fulfilling relationships. She is the creator of Dynamic Attachment Re-Patterning Experience (DARe), an innovative therapeutic model that has transformed the way we approach healing from insecure attachment. Her book, The Power of Attachment, delves into the unseen forces that drive our relationships, revealing why we connect the way we do, why love sometimes feels so out of reach, and most importantly, how we can move toward lasting emotional security. Through her work, Dr. Heller has helped people untangle the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck in cycles of fear, avoidance, and self-protection; empowering them to move toward deeper intimacy, trust, and connection. She has spent decades proving that attachment wounds don’t have to define us, and that healing is always within reach. Whether through her books, her clinical work, or her teachings, Dr. Heller is giving people the tools to break free from the past and build relationships that feel safe, secure, and fulfilling.Connect with Dr. Heller:Instagram - @traumaattachmenttrainingWebsite - www.traumasolutions.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Whitney Goodman is a licensed marriage and family therapist, bestselling author, and a leading voice in mental health advocacy. Whitney is widely recognized for her refreshing, no-nonsense approach to emotional well-being, helping people move beyond toxic positivity and embrace the full spectrum of their emotions. She earned her master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Miami, where she developed a strong foundation in clinical mental health and relationship therapy and she’s the founder of Collaborative Counseling Center, a private practice dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges with honesty and self-compassion. With years of experience in therapy, research, and mental health education, Whitney has become a sought-after expert in emotional wellness, relationship dynamics, and the impact of societal pressures on mental health. Her work is deeply influenced by evidence-based practices, neuroscience, and her own personal experiences, making her insights both practical and deeply relatable. Her bestselling book, "Toxic Positivity” challenges the modern obsession with constant positivity and highlights the importance of embracing all emotions, even the uncomfortable ones. Through her writing, speaking engagements, and her widely followed social media presence she provides accessible, research-backed strategies for mental and emotional well-being. Beyond her clinical practice and writing, Whitney has been featured in The New York Times, Psychology Today, Good Morning America, and dozens of other media outlets, where she shares her expertise on modern mental health challenges. Her mission is simple: to help people feel seen, heard, and supported without the pressure to be anything other than human.Connect with Whitney: Instagram - @sitwithwhitWebsite - https://sitwithwhit.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them. If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful. Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life. If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Lara Love Hardin is a New York Times bestselling author, a sought-after ghostwriter behind some of the most influential memoirs of our time, and the co-founder of True Literary, a full-service literary agency dedicated to amplifying powerful, transformational stories. But before she became the voice behind bestselling books, Lara was losing her own, her voice, her identity, her sense of self, buried beneath addiction, shame, and a system determined to silence her. To the outside world, she was the image of success: a mother of four, living in the suburbs, building a beautiful life, but behind closed doors, she was spiraling, caught in the grip of a secret opioid addiction that led her down a path of deception, identity theft, and ultimately, incarceration. Her memoir, The Many Lives of Mama Love, is not just a story of addiction and recovery, it’s a raw, unflinching look at motherhood, shame, privilege, survival, and the American criminal justice system. It’s about what it means to lose everything, including your name, and still find the strength to rewrite your future. Lara’s story reminds us that no one is beyond redemption and that sometimes, the most powerful voices come from the most unlikely places.Connect with Lara:Instagram - @laralovehardinWebsite - www.TrueLiterary.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.

Michelle May is a psychotherapist, author, trauma specialist, a survivor, a teacher, and a guiding force in the world of emotional healing. She has dedicated her career to helping people uncover the unconscious patterns that drive anxiety, depression, addiction, and even chronic physical pain. As the Chair of the Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) program at the New Washington School of Psychiatry, she trains therapists in deep, transformative work that helps clients break free from self-sabotaging cycles. Michelle’s expertise isn’t just professional, it’s deeply personal. Before she became the therapist she is today, she was a patient herself, battling the hidden wounds of perfectionism, people-pleasing, chronic pain, and opioid dependency. Her book, What I Couldn’t Tell My Therapist, is a raw and fearless account of that journey, interwoven with the stories of two of her patients, exposing the unseen forces that shape our suffering. Through her work, she reveals that the mind and body are not separate, that our deepest wounds live in both, and that true healing requires the courage to confront what we avoid most. Michelle’s mission is clear: to help people break free from the defenses that once protected them but now hold them back and to unravel the unconscious patterns that keep them stuck in cycles of fear, self-sabotage, and pain. Michelle is living proof that even when healing feels impossible, even when the past feels too heavy to escape, transformation is always within reach.Connect with Michelle:Instagram - @michellemmaylpcWebsite - https://michellemmaylpc.comIs there a guest you’d love to see on @notyourordinaryparts? Follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and tag them.If this episode resonated with you follow @notyourordinaryparts on Instagram and interact with the host, guests, and other listeners. Like, subscribe, follow, and share with anyone you think would find this helpful.Life can be hard at times and if you’re like me, you may tend to think that you can handle it all on your own. Maybe you’ve done such a good job of “managing for so long” having to do something different or talk to someone can feel uncomfortable. The idea of therapy, to me, felt like I had to admit that there was something wrong with me or that I’d be showing the world that I was broken or didn't have it all together… but when my health started to suffer, and I was anxious 24/7… I realized my body was trying to tell me something was wrong and I learned that there is no “good health” without mental health. Therapy was the answer for me, it helped me put down all of the heavy things that I was carrying that didn’t belong to me. While therapy can provide so much relief, finding a therapist can feel so daunting. BetterHelp, the sponsor of today’s video, has done so much to make finding a therapist and starting therapy so much easier! BetterHelp is the world's largest online therapy platform whose mission is making professional therapy accessible, affordable, and convenient — so anyone who struggles with life's challenges can get help. BetterHelp connects you with a licensed therapist who is trained to listen and give you helpful, unbiased advice. Over 4 million people have used BetterHelp to start living a healthier, happier life.If you’re struggling, please visit - https://betterhelp.com/notyourordinaryparts for 10% off your first month.