Episode 2: Embrace the Mess with Anne Lepelaars,

Welcome to Unfinished Stories: The Next Chapter. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the beauty of imperfection with Anne Lepelaars, a somatic trauma therapist whose journey from debilitating panic attacks to guiding others through life's most turbulent challenges is nothing short of inspiring.

Together, Anne and I explore how our "mess" isn’t something to hide but a treasure trove of growth, transformation, and self-discovery. From surviving her first panic attack at 16 to working in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Anne shares how saying "yes" to life’s invitations has transformed her path—and how it can do the same for you.

Highlights from this episode:

1. Panic as a Teacher Discover how Anne reframed her debilitating panic attacks into powerful signals of self-awareness and resilience.
2. Say Yes to the Mess Learn how accepting life’s chaos can open doors to unexpected healing and purpose.
3. The Wisdom of the Body Why tuning into your physical sensations is a crucial step in recognizing and responding to emotional trauma.
4. Healing in Action How Anne’s work with women and children in war-torn areas sheds light on the power of human resilience.
5. From Fixing to Feeling Shift from trying to “fix” yourself to embracing every part of who you are—messiness and all.

Ready to embrace your own messy, beautiful story? Tune in now, subscribe to Unfinished Stories: The Next Chapter, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone. Let’s continue writing our next chapter—together.