The Truth that Heals

Vennie Kocsis was born into a Naval family, beginning her life with a childhood filled with adventure and exploration as her father retired from the Navy and went to work for Northrup Grumman. However, her idyllic years came to an abrupt end when her mother was lured into an evangelical cult known as Sam Fife’s Move of God. In her memoir, “Cult Child,” Vennie delves into the challenging circumstances of her upbringing within two wilderness compounds, highlighting the resilience that got her through those difficult, formative years. In the episode, Vennie shares the harsh conditions she grew up in and the journey into recovering from the terror that was her childhood. Vennie’s fourth book, “Keeper of Backwards Men,” is now available on Amazon. Follow Vennie on social media. Facebook: https://fb.com/VennieKocsis X: https://x.com/venniekocsis Instagram: https://instagram.com Poetry Lights Writing Community: https://patreon.com/poetrylights --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Hello everyone! In today's episode I will be interviewing Indhushree Rajan, a clinical psychologist who devoted her time trying to make the world a better, and safer place. By listening to this episode you will also learn more about the projects that she has and the passion she has in helping others. You can find her on Youtube @theconsciouspsychologist Facebook: The Conscious Life Psychological Services IG: theconsciouslifepsych Website: www.theconscious-life.com Giveaway by Dr. Indhushree Rajan: 1. Free professional personality test download + free 15 min consult (on my website) (this test and consult can cost between $500-800) 2. Individual or couples relationship coaching program: 10 weeks= $3500Your viewers/listeners: Anyone who signs up to work with me gets a 10% discount. 3. NuCalm neuro acoustic software and products: 15% off My discount code for NuCalm: DrR123 My book, " Authentic: The Art of Living a Conscious, Empowered Life" is tentatively launching at the end of May, (but may be pushed back 2-3 months). If people sign up for my newsletter on my website, they will be informed of the launch date, and they will be able to purchase the book on Amazon for 99 cents on the day of the launch. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Lisa Tickel, a resilient childhood abuse survivor, is on an inspiring healing journey, dedicated to breaking free from her past shadows and paving the way for a brighter future. Her unwavering determination and inner strength have transformed her into a powerful advocate for others, inspiring and empowering others on their own paths to healing. Lisa has launched the empowering podcast “Healing & Growing, Hand in Hand.” Her primary purpose behind creating this podcast is to help others “shorten their pain.” Drawing from her own personal experiences, Lisa bravely shares stories of abuse and healing, fostering a safe environment for others to openly discuss their challenges and successes. Esteemed experts and practitioners come together on this transformative platform, providing valuable advice and resources for personal healing and growth. Moreover, the podcast raises awareness about lesser-known or overlooked areas of abuse and trauma within the community, shedding light on their gravity and impact. Beyond the mic, she cherishes moments with her blended family. She and her husband enjoy going on long walks or hikes with her two dogs, Ace & Blackjack. She enjoys spending time her friends, working in her garden or cooking up a new recipe. My links: • Website: HealingandGrowingHandinHandPodcast.com • TikTok: @lisatickel • Instagram: @lisamtickel • YouTube: @lisamtickel • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Welcome to The Truth That Heals Podcast! Today's interview is with Carisa Erickson who shares with us the difficulties she has faced in life, from growing up in a traumatic background to experiencing postpartum depression. Despite these hardships, however, an important part of this interview is to highlight how she was able to hold on to that flicker of hope and how important it is to have a loving family who is supportive. You can find Carisa Erickson on social media@ Officalcarisaerickson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Welcome to The Truth That Heals Podcast! This episode seeks to understand the importance of taking care of our mental health as well as the role psychiatry has in assisting people to getting the help they need. Joining me for today's episode is Dr. Rebecca Allen who walks us through what the process is like becoming a psychiatrist, what depression looks like, and we even get to talk about a few movies and tv shows, and more! In the latter part of the interview we steer the discussion towards a different direction. As a survivor of an End Times Cult it was important for me to ask a few questions regarding some of the behaviors I witnessed inside the cult and to hear an expert's thoughts on the matter. This was an enjoyable interview for me as a podcaster and very eye/mind opening. For more information on Dr. Rebecca Allen please check out: www.seattlentc.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Today's guest Beth Bonness shares with us her story of recovery, healing, and determination. After experiencing a stroke and aphasia Beth found herself on the road towards recovery which eventually led her to writing her own book! For more information on Beth Bonness please check out her website : www.bethbonness.com Her Book : https://a.co/d/faAaCtU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

In today's episode we explore the beauty of the healing journey, human potential, and the adventures we can have when we allow ourselves to heal the wounds from childhood. Today's Guest: Author Don St John Book: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounds-Childhood-psychologists-discoveries/dp/0997130105 Website: www.pathsofconnection.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Why are certain products so addicting? What is it about these unhealthy food products that has us coming back for more?In today's episode with Dr. Joan Ifland we are able to understand how addiction works and the effects that are happening to our brain. This episode doesn't only talk about the need to eat healthy. It goes much further than that. Dr. Ifland presents to us the whole business plan to keep us addicted and how these unhealthy choices negatively impact the brain. Dr. Ifland is the lead author of the book: Processed Food Addiction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078RMYPBY?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_R8435VM3Y6PNBSSMG20A For more information on Dr. Joan Ifland:please visit: www.drjoanifland.comwww.foodaddictionreset.com www.youtube,com/ @FoodAddictionReset --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Have you ever found yourself in a dangerous situation without knowing what to do? In this episode I speak with Beth Warford who founded Pretty Loaded which gives people the preparation and the training needed to prevent harm or tragedy from happening in certain situations. The main goal is to PREVENT crime from happening. For more information please visit: www.prettyloaded.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Laurie is a Certified IIN Integrative Nutritionist currently in San Antonio. She recently left her career working in the corporate world to focus on her passion for helping others with their nutrition and overall health. Now, with her nutritional background, she is adding bioenergetics to her toolbox as a way to helping others. You can find more information at her business website: www.holisticwellthsa.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

In this podcast episode I was able to speak with Lois Hollis to learn more about shame and guilt as well as the importance of healing from this problem. I learned a lot from this conversation and I hope that the audience also finds this to be very useful.For more information about today's guest you can check out her website:www.loishollis.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Kyomi O'Connor is the author of the award winning memoir A Sky of Infinite Blue. To learn more about Kyomi and to purchase a copy of her book please visit her website https://kyomioconnor.com/ or on Amazon https://a.co/d/gpSenS2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Kyomi O'Connor is the author of the award winning memoir A Sky of Infinite Blue. To learn more about Kyomi and to purchase a copy of her book please visit her website https://kyomioconnor.com/ or on Amazon https://a.co/d/gpSenS2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

This episode is a recap on what the podcast has been like over the past 2 years and the need for me to go back to the roots of this creation. I am also giving an update on the direction that I am intending for this podcast to go for the future. Find me on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/truththathealspod/ X: TruthThatHeals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Today's episode is an interview with filmmaker Scott Homan to discuss his documentary film project titled Witness Underground.Currently there is a kickstarter campaign to get the word across about this documentary as well as to raise funds to make this film available on a larger scale. If you would like to learn more about the campaign and the documentary please check out:http://witnessunderground.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Sophia Dias shares her experiences of leaving a toxic relationship and how she was able to overcome her challenges and use her energy and talents to do focus on helping others through acts of charity as well as through creativity. Her story is that of resilience and faith. For more information about Sophia Dias please check out her website: --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Here are some links to go watch the documentary EXIT. Please share https://vimeo.com/ondemand/exitdocumentaryfilm https://vimeo.com/ondemand/exitversionespanolhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYTL7PXJ https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Sarah-Lynn-Dawson/dp/B0C6XHJRJM https://tv.apple.com/gb/movie/exit/umc.cmc.17jsy54csg1foil6vqxk0h0wq https://tubitv.com/movies/100005013/exit?start=true Website for EXIT DOCUMENTARY: https://www.discourser.online/ Keep an eye out for Alison Jayne Wilson as she has a short documentary coming out soon. To support my journey and my channel check out my links:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Truththathealspodcast/posts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

I used to think that forgiveness meant forgetting the past and pretending like nothing bad ever happened. I didn't have self respect. I blamed myself. I let the abusers from the cult off the hook. Later I realized that I wasn't actually forgiving. Instead, I was ignoring the wounds that I had within me. Instead of blindly forgiving everything and anything I decided to acknowledge what happened to me, to willingly make the choice to forgive, and to learn a lesson that boundaries are okay. Speaking up is okay. So now instead of pretending like everything is okay, like everything is fine and dandy, I am learning to create boundaries and to learn from my experiences. Many told me that I wasn't truly forgiving if I wasn't able to forget but I now realize that it's okay to set up boundaries and to talk about my experience. I have the right to heal as loudly as I want to. Forgiveness shouldn't be forced. It is a choice that we all have the right to make. To support my journey and my channel check out my links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Truththathealspodcast/posts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

Over the years I tried ignoring all of the red flags. Everything was the fault of the members. But then I started to open my eyes and became aware of what happened to me. The fraud. The manipulation. The fear. And so for today's episode I want to talk about trafficking that I believe I experienced. Many will say that I wasn't trafficked and that I chose that life. The truth is many of us couldn't leave. The superiors of the group held onto our passports and other important documents to make sure that we wouldn't leave and some ex members even had their visas ripped out of their passports to keep them from leaving. Some will say that I wasn't being trafficked. I say I was trafficked. What do you say? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support

In today's episode on The Truth That Heals Podcast I was able to listen to the powerful story of Twana Lawler. She is a strong woman who was has faced lots of pain and suffering in this life. But that hasn't stopped her from trying to live the best life that she can. She shares about the tragedies she has experienced in life, from abuse to disease. Today, she shares her story to bring hope to people through her poetry, her screenplays, and through motivational talks. For more about Twana you can find information about her at this link: www.twanalawler.net To support The Truth That Heals Podcast check out my links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/truththathealspod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Truththathealspodcast/posts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ryan-anthony-hernandez/support