In this foundational episode, I share the story behind this podcast—why I created it, what “the magic is in your mess” really means to me, and how the hardest experiences of my life became the gateway to healing, creativity, and truth.
I open up about my childhood, the loss of my mother, navigating a controlling household, and the trauma I never acknowledged until my thirties. I talk about the deep courage it took to leave a safe marriage, walk away from a stable career, and bet on myself—again and again.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, confused, or like they’ve lost their voice.
It’s not a polished success story—it’s a real one.
And it’s the beginning of a space I’ve been dreaming about for years.
🎙 Inside this episode:
— My story (and why I’m sharing it now)
— What “doing the work” really looked like for me
— The messy decisions that changed everything
— Why this podcast exists, and what’s coming next
If you’re somewhere in the in-between—still figuring it out, still healing, still becoming—this is for you.
Follow the podcast, tag me on Instagram @healingwithparul, and share this episode if it speaks to your heart.
Next episode: My Divorce Was My Awakening
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