Sacred Surrender: Reclaiming Your Power Through Letting Go
What if surrender isn’t giving up—but coming home to yourself? In this deeply soulful episode of Happiness On Tap, Leann Herron sits down with intuitive healer and life coach Emily Gilcrease for a heart-opening conversation about the power of sacred surrender.
Emily—who blends psychology, spirituality, Reiki, and behavioral science—shares her personal journey and how releasing control allowed her to reclaim her voice, realign with her truth, and live more authentically.From her roots in Houma, Louisiana to her current role as a guide for others on their healing path, Emily brings over a decade of experience in psychology and a deep spiritual calling. She opens up about how tuning into her intuition reshaped the way she lives and serves, and how surrender—often misunderstood as weakness—is actually a radical act of strength and reclamation.
Together, Leann and Emily explore:
What sacred surrender looks like in Emily’s life right now
Being intentional - the simplest and most profound practice that can change everything
The moment she began listening to her intuition—and how everything changed
Age and healing - this work is life-changing at every age
The lessons life continues to teach her about letting go and self-love
The universe will bring you exactly what is meant for you
Letting go is not a weakness, it's a form of strength and reclamation
The power of guided hypnotherapy in letting go
Why trust is essential to surrender, and how to rebuild it if you’ve silenced your intuition
How to take the first gentle step if you feel disconnected from your inner guidance
Disconnect from technology, connect with nature - outside to go inside
The unique ways Emily integrates psychology and energy work in her healing practice - head and heart, Emily is a bridge builder
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA Therapy) - the principle of behavior change
Her soulful advice for those standing on the edge of transformation but afraid to leap. Fear is temporary, and nothing changes if nothing changes.
"The more you have to unpack, the more you have to discover." - Emily Gilcrease
This episode is a loving invitation to soften, realign, and remember the wisdom within you. Emily’s message is clear: surrender isn’t a loss of power—it’s how we take it back.
Tune in if you’re ready to let go, trust yourself again, and reclaim the truth of who you are.
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Episode Resources:
Emily Gilcrease
Website: www.illuminatelife.coach
Email: emilygilcrease@illuminatelife.coach
Instagram: illuminatelifecoach
Leann Herron
Finding Resilience with Leann:
Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/findingresiliencewithleann
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/
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