What happens when you stop numbing and finally face what’s underneath?
Hey, Heal Squad! In this deeply honest episode, Maria sits down with The Challenge star turned certified meditation coach, singer, and author Tori Deal to unpack her journey of coming off antidepressants, quitting alcohol, and finding herself again.
Tori shares what it’s been like to be six months med-free, the tools that supported her through the transition, and how her Ayahuasca journey helped her release childhood trauma and reconnect with her inner truth. Together, she and Maria dive into the emotional toll of reality TV, the power of presence, and the spiritual practices that helped her finally feel whole.
Whether you’re exploring your own healing, questioning your relationship with medication, or looking for a reset, this episode is for you.
HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:
Coming off antidepressants is a layered journey: Tori shares how she weaned off medication after a decade, found stability without numbing, and learned to hold space for discomfort without fear.
Healing doesn’t always look like progress: Removing alcohol, sitting in stillness, and feeling emotions fully brought up grief, but it also unlocked clarity, creativity, and real self-trust.
Plant medicine isn’t a cure, it’s a mirror: Tori’s Ayahuasca journey revealed the pain she hadn’t processed, but also the power of perspective, compassion, and choosing a new story for her life.
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