In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Heart Wide Open Wellness Podcast, we welcome Michelle Dean—a resilient woman on the verge of graduating from the Powerhouse Ministries Women's Program. With raw honesty and deep courage, Michelle opens up about her journey through addiction, trauma, and healing, and how faith, inner work, and unwavering community support helped her reclaim her life and become a stronger mother.
Michelle’s story is one of transformation—marked by grace, growth, and the profound impact of Powerhouse Ministries, a Christian nonprofit in Folsom, California, dedicated to helping individuals break free from cycles of abuse, addiction, and poverty. Through its holistic, faith-based programs, Powerhouse Ministries has been a lifeline to countless lives—and Michelle’s testimony is a shining example of its mission in action.
🎧 In this episode, we explore:
Michelle’s personal healing journey and what recovery really looks like
Her experience and breakthroughs in the Powerhouse Ministries Women’s Program
How her transformation has touched the lives of her children
The mission and impact of Powerhouse Ministries in the Folsom community
Stories of hope, resilience, and the power of faith to restore lives
Whether you're navigating your own healing or looking to be inspired by real stories of hope, this episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible—and that healing begins with community, compassion, and a heart wide open.
🔗 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, or visit us at HeartWideOpenWellness.com
✨ Closing Note:
If Michelle can rise above and reclaim her life, so can you. Transformation is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
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