From Wounds to Wisdom (Previously the Mental-Hell Podcast)

Explore Septemics—a revolutionary system that breaks down human phenomena into 7-level scales, offering profound insights into behavior, relationships, and personal growth. In this episode, Jim Marshall, the discoverer of Septemics, explains to Barbie Moreno how these 35 unique scales can help anyone analyze and transform their life, relationships, and understanding of themselves. Whether you're struggling with recurring theme...

In this Season 3 ender of the From Wounds to Wisdom Podcast, host Barbie Moreno sits down with Jalisa Hardy, “the golden child”, a licensed minister, author, mother, and advocate whose story shows what healing actually looks like behind the scenes — the messy moments, the breakthroughs, the grief, and the courage.

Jalisa opens up to Barbie Moreno about emotional abandonment, childhood wounds, postpartum struggles, and the ...

On Barbie Moreno’s From Wounds to Wisdom podcast, Dr. Luissa Kiprono—physician, author, and survivor of abuse—shares her extraordinary journey from captivity and trauma to becoming a specialist in high-risk pregnancy. This episode highlights resilience, courage, and healing, showing how Dr. Kiprono transformed her darkest moments into a mission to heal others. Join Barbie Moreno as she explores powerful stories of transformation an...

In this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, we explore the deep intersection of creativity, trauma, and spiritual rebirth with author, artist, and former entertainment executive Gina Cavalier.

Gina shares her journey from a high-pressure career at Disney, Warner Bros., and Netflix to the moment her unhealed childhood wounds resurfaced and brought her to a breaking point.

We talk about sacred exhaustion, nervous syst...

In this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, host Barbie Moreno sits down with Dr. John DeGarmo—TEDx speaker, educator, foster-and-adoptive father, and founder of the Foster Care Institute. He shares how the tragic loss of his first child became the catalyst for a life of profound service, welcoming over 60 children into his home and reshaping the conversation around foster care, trauma, and healing.

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What if the anxiety you feel is actually a side effect of your most human superpowers? In this episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, Barbie sits down with retired physician and author Dr. Gary Sprouse—aka The Less-Stressed Doc—to unpack why modern stress isn’t random... it’s neurological.

Through powerful metaphors, science-backed insights, and practical tools, Dr. Sprouse reveals how our ability to plan, envision, and care de...

What do you do when life keeps breaking you open?

In this soul-stirring episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, Barbie Moreno sits down with Dianne Callahan—a four-time cancer survivor and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2021 Woman of the Year All-Star. But cancer isn’t the whole story. Dianne opens up about the unspoken wounds—rape, body shame, emotional abuse, and the deeper healing that came not from surviving, but from learning ...

In this powerful episode of From Wounds to Wisdom, Barbie sits down with Mighty Brad — a self-development coach, content creator, and founder of The Mighty Tribe. Diagnosed with depression at 13, Brad’s healing journey didn’t begin in a therapist’s office—it started on YouTube.

Now, he leads a growing movement of men reclaiming emotional maturity, spiritual depth, and conscious masculinity. Whether you’re a woman trying to...

What if the healthcare system isn’t broken—it just wasn’t built for women like you?

Today on From Wounds to Wisdom™, Barbie Moreno welcomes Alenka Kyslik—a recovering people-pleaser turned tech innovator—whose health crisis became a soul initiation.

After years of misdiagnosis and re-injury, Alenka realized the system wasn't going to save her—so she built her own. Her story reveals:

🌀 How a torn ank...

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Amanda Lee’s story is one of survival, resilience, and transformation. After enduring years of domestic abuse and a terrifying night that forced her to flee her home with her children, Amanda found the courage to rebuild her life. In this powerful conversation, she shares what it takes to break free, protect your kids, and find healing on the other side of trauma.

If you or someone you love has ever felt t...

Derek Newborn seemed to have it all — the body, the brand, the lifestyle. But behind the perfect Instagram posts was a life crumbling from childhood abandonment, toxic relationships, and self-sabotage. In this raw and inspiring interview, Derek shares his battle with narcissism, his breaking point, and how faith helped him rebuild his identity from the inside out.

💬 If you’ve ever felt trapped in a life that looks good on the outsi...

Today’s guest is the inspiring Dr. Susie—author of Sow in Tears, Reap in Joy, a profound memoir of healing, resilience, and reclamation. Dr. Susie’s journey begins in the shadows of a childhood shaped by a narcissistic mother and the weight of generational trauma. That early pain led her into a marriage that mirrored her upbringing—one where her voice was silenced so deeply that, when asked what she wanted for a simple Secret Sant...

What happens when you spend your entire life feeling like you're not good enough? Sharon Vedano knows this journey all too well. Growing up under the weight of strict Korean-Filipino parents who prioritized academic excellence above all else, Sharon internalized messages of unworthiness that followed her into adulthood. 

When the first boy showed interest in her during college, she clung to the relationship despite re...

What happens when the career you've invested decades building suddenly feels empty? Sheila Andres faced this pivotal moment after 20 years helping grow someone else's business from a California footprint to international success. Despite external achievements, she found herself profoundly disconnected from joy, purpose, and her authentic self.

The journey Sheila shares takes us deep into the psychology of transfo...

 Have you ever wondered what it really means to become someone's caregiver? Beyond the practical tasks lies a profound journey that transforms not just the life of the person receiving care, but the caregiver themselves.

Vaughn Fahie, host of "Caregivers Like Us" podcast, joins us to share his experience of caring for his mother for six years after her stroke. What began as an act of love became a complete l...

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Today’s guest is bringing the fire, the heart, and a whole lotta Moxy. 

Rhonda Liebig—also known as Rhonda Lou Moxy—is a powerhouse in the world of mindset transformation, media, and coaching. With 15 years in the spotlight as a speaker, author, and host of Fresh Talks - Global Vision, Rhonda’s mission is clear: ditch the shame, break the patterns, and step fully into your bold, authentic self. 

She’s al...

Are you ashamed of your porn use? Or are you in a relationship where you feel constantly betrayed by your partner and their porn addiction? If so, you have to listen to this powerful conversation between host, Barbie Moreno, and guest, Craig Perra, about how porn and sex addictions affects the lives of so many people. 

Craig Perra, J.D., C.P.C.

Mindful Habit Coaching, LLC

craig@themindfulhabit.com

www.mindfulhabithelp.com

Crai...

Welcome to From Wounds to Wisdom, a raw and empowering podcast where we transform pain into purpose. In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Nancy Mueller, author of Secrets in the Attic. Her book reveals the courageous path of choosing between giving up and finding her voice, uncovering the true source of a woman’s power.

Together, we discuss how embracing inner strength and letting go of the past can transform live...

What if the very drive that fuels your success is rooted in unresolved trauma? In this deeply moving episode of the Mental-Hell Podcast, Dr. Po Wu—a neurologist, holistic wellness coach, and expert in traditional Chinese medicine—shares his powerful journey of healing, self-discovery, and breaking free from generational cycles of pain.

Dr. Wu opens up about his father’s suicide and the profound impact it had on his life and outlook....