Explore every episode of the podcast Inner Self-Confidence
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| 5. Trauma Is Not Drama: Setting the Record Straight | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:30:57 | |
Download Katieās free guide:Ā 10 Hidden Traumas That Might Be Running Your Life (and How to Begin Healing) What if the pain you've dismissed as "not a big deal" is actually trauma stored in your nervous system? In this episode, Katie sets the record straight on what trauma reallyĀ isāand what itās not. She explores why so many of us minimize our experiences, how childhood shaped your nervous system, and why emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, or reactivity aren't signs of weaknessātheyāre signs of survival. Whether youāve faced a āBig Tā trauma or youāre still questioning if your pain is even valid, this conversation will help you connect the dots between your past and your present patterns. āØĀ Ready to find out if youāre carrying trauma you didnāt even realize? š Connect with Katie: | |||
| 4. Anxiety Is Not in Your Head - It's in Your Breath with Breath Expert & Physiotherapist Campbell | 20 Jul 2025 | 00:46:57 | |
You meditate. What if the real issue isnāt in yourĀ mindĀ ā itās in yourĀ breath? In this powerful episode, I sit down with breath expert and physiotherapistĀ CampbellĀ to unpack the missing link in healing your stress response and regulating your nervous system. We dive into: We answer questions like: š§ Ā What do ICU patients, elite athletes, and everyday people all have in common? This episode will change how you breathe ā and how youĀ heal. ā š¤ Connect with Campbell:Ā @breathbodytherapy šĀ Connect with me + explore resources:Ā www.katiedelimon.com | |||
| 3. Healing the MotherWound: A Letter to the Mother Who Lied to Me | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:28:55 | |
At 38 years old, I found out the man who raised me wasnāt my biological father ā and my mother took that secret to her grave. This episode isnāt just about that one secret ā itās about the ripple effect of avoidance, the legacy of emotional disconnection, and how we begin to heal whatās been passed down. Weāll explore: š What theĀ mother woundĀ really is (and why it affects more of us than we realize) If youāve ever felt unseen, unheard, or emotionally responsible for your own mother, this episode is for you. šĀ Mentioned in this Episode: š§Ā LIVEĀ - Healing the Mother Wound: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFxNbYov6Xc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== š Connect with Me Online: šø Instagram:Ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimon | |||
| 2. Penniless in a Bikini: The Burnout Breakdown That Changed My Life | 08 Jul 2025 | 00:31:00 | |
In this raw and revealing episode, I answer a question from my audience: āHow did your healing journey begin? What do you do when old pain feels overwhelming?ā At 26, I was living in NYC, wearing the mask of āsuccessā while silently drowning in exhaustion, detachment, and the physical symptoms of burnout. I didnāt have the language for it back thenābut my body did. And eventually, it forced me to listen. So I did what I always did when I didnāt know what else to do⦠I ran.
That rock-bottom moment? In this episode, I share:
This story is for anyone who feels lost, numb, burnt out, or on the edge of something big. ⨠Let this episode be your moment of grace.
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| 1. Named After My Aunt⦠Who Was Murdered | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:32:19 | |
- The silence, secrets, and shame that shaped everything - In this first episode, I share the origin story that shaped everything ā how I was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around my neck, a metaphor I now see as my soulās assignment: to heal my throat chakra and help others find their voice, too. This episode dives into the unspoken truths, emotional confusion, and generational patterns that shaped my childhood ā and how silence became its own kind of trauma. I was named after my aunt⦠who was murdered. This is not about blame ā itās about truth. š Read my story in my memoirĀ Trust the Flames: š Learn more or work with me:Ā www.katiedelimon.com š Connect with me on all platforms: | |||
| 8. Death, Dying & Plant Medicine with End of Life Doula Myrthe Peters | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:34:01 | |
What if talking about death could make life feel richer? In this episode, death doula & inner-journey facilitatorĀ Myrthe PetersĀ (Full Circle Doula) joins us to explore grief, altered states, and practical ways to meet endings with courage, agency, and a regulated nervous system. We unpack myths about death, grief, what āholding spaceāĀ reallyĀ means, and how respectful work with mushrooms can support reconnection to the body. Most people avoid the conversation:Ā 92%Ā of Americans say end-of-life talks are important, yet onlyĀ 32%Ā have had one. Youāll learn:
Myrthe PetersĀ ā fullcircledoula.org | IGĀ @myrthe.peters š Connect with Me Online: šø Instagram:Ā ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimonā Ā If this episode moved you, share it with someone you love and start one small conversation today. | |||
| 7. Too Good To Be Whole: Breaking the Good Girl/Boy Complex | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:23:09 | |
In this episode, we dive into the hidden trauma of being āthe good one.ā We explore the childhood conditions that shape the Good Girl / Good Boy complex, the nervous system patterns it creates, and the emotional toll it takes on our adult relationships, health, and sense of self. We unpack:
I also share a powerful message from someone in my audience who said: āI love being the good girl. Being empowered feels too masculine. Iāve had to be strong for too long.ā If youāve ever felt that way ā this episode is for you. š Connect with Me: šø Instagram:Ā @katiedelimon š„ Watch theĀ LIVE [Good Girls Gone Bad] with Psychotherapist YelnaĀ here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMhtrQIsVO9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== | |||
| 6: Life Doesnāt Calm Down Until You Do ā The Science of Stress | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:49:38 | |
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or on edge lately? I open this episode with 3 powerful questions that will eitherĀ trigger youĀ orĀ empower you: Then, we dive into the science: Stress may be common, but it doesnāt have to be your default. Your body is trying to communicate with youāare you listening? āØĀ Ready to go deeper? šĀ Connect with me: š„ Download the FREE guide:Ā 10 Hidden Traumas That Could Be Running Your Life | |||
| 16. Signs & Synchronicities: How the Universe Sends You Messages | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:33:55 | |
Have you ever had a moment that felt too perfectly timed to be ājust a coincidenceā? The song that plays right when you needed to hear those words. A number that keeps showing up. Someone calling you at the exact moment you were thinking about them. In todayās episode, Iām diving into the mysterious (and magical) language the universe uses to get our attention.
Whether youāre new to this or already seeing signs everywhere, this episode will help you tune in, trust your intuition, and respond to the nudges guiding you forward. Life isnāt random. Youāre being supported more than you know.š If this resonates, share it with someone whoās been seeing feathers, angel numbers, or wild little winks from the cosmos lately. š Connect with Me Online | |||
| 15. The 3 Invisible Wounds Men Carry (and Why No One Talks About Them) with Mosiah Castrejon, Psychotherapist | 20 Oct 2025 | 00:42:00 | |
Why do so many men suffer in silence?
We unpack why emotional pain in men is so frequently dismissed, how societal conditioning shapes masculine identity, and what real healing looks like when men finally reconnect to their emotions and bodies. š Expect powerful insights like:
This conversation is forĀ everyoneĀ ā because when men heal, families heal, communities heal, and the world heals. š Follow Mosiah on Instagram: šĀ Connect with Me Online: | |||
| 14. Healing CPTSD through Reparenting Your Inner Child with Psychotherapist, Yelna Narges Alrahman | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:55:53 | |
In this episode, Katie sits down withĀ Yelna, a certified psychotherapist and self-reparenting coach, to explore how healing Complex PTSD (CPTSD) begins with reconnecting to ā and reparenting ā your inner child. Together they unpack: This conversation is both deeply human and profoundly hopeful ā a reminder that healing doesnāt mean erasing your story, it means becoming the loving parent your inner child always deserved. Connect with Yelna: Connect with Katie: Our IG LIVES: FatherWound - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG0K_DpRcQm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== MotherWound - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFxNbYov6Xc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== | |||
| 13. Connection After Conflict ā Finding the Open Window | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:35:21 | |
The health of your relationship depends on one thing ā how you reconnect after conflict. In this raw and relatable episode ofĀ Honest Healing, Katie Delimon shares a real-life meltdown moment that turned into a metaphor for love, repair, and emotional maturity ā the day she and her partner Kenny locked their keys inside their RV after Burning Man. Through laughter, exhaustion, and broken glass (literally), Katie explores what happens when childhood wounds collide with adult relationships ā and how learning to repair, not just react, can change everything. Youāll hear: If youāve ever wondered how to come back together when youāre tired, triggered, or just human, this episode is your open window. š§Ā Because itās not about avoiding conflict ā itās about remembering love when it gets hard. šĀ Connect with Me Online: | |||
| 12. The Real Reason for Your Back, Trap & Foot Pain (Nerve Locks Explained) with Jim Bostock | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:33:01 | |
What if the real cause of your chronic pain isnāt in your muscles or joints, but hidden deep in your nervous system? In this episode, I sit down withĀ Jim Bostock ā Osteopath, Physiotherapist, and creator of the Bostock Method.With overĀ 20 years of study, more thanĀ 100,000 patients treated, andĀ half a million followers on social media, Jim has uncovered a groundbreaking approach to pain relief:Ā nerve locks. We talk about:
If youāve been struggling with lower back pain, tight traps, foot pain, or flare-ups that never seem to go away ā this conversation may change the way you think about healing. š§ Tune in and discover why Jim is known asĀ āThe Needle GuyāĀ and how his method is redefining the future of integrated pain management. Connect with Jim: Ā Connect with Me Online: | |||
| 11. Cults, Psychedelics, and Finding Love at 44, with Trauma-Informed Coach, Vevian Voz | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:43:53 | |
What does it take to break free from a childhood inside a cult, heal the scars of trauma, and ā afterĀ two divorcesĀ ā finally find real, emotionally mature love atĀ 44? In this unforgettable episode, trauma-informed coachĀ Vevian VozĀ shares her raw journey of growing up as a Jehovahās Witness, being shunned at 32 after divorce, and facing the weight of secrecy, shame, and dysfunction. From surviving domestic chaos and substance abuse in her family home, to leaving two marriages behind, Vevianās story is one of courage, healing, and transformation. Her firstĀ Ayahuasca ceremony cracked open her healing, leading her to study underĀ Dr. Gabor MatĆ©, becomeĀ IFS certified, and hostĀ 15 plant medicine retreats in Costa Rica. Today, she helps women break free fromĀ emotionally unavailable parenting, cultural and religious conditioning, and cycles of self-abandonmentĀ ā guiding them back to their authentic selves with clarity, compassion, and inner peace. ⨠In this episode, youāll hear about:
This isnāt just a story of survival ā itās a roadmap of hope, resilience, and the truth that itās never too late to heal or find love. Follow Vevian on Instagram šĀ @vevianvoz šĀ Connect with Me Online: šøĀ Instagram:Ā ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimonā Ā šµĀ TikTok:Ā ā https://tiktok.com/@katiedelimonā Ā šĀ Get my bookĀ Trust the Flames:Ā ā https://www.katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flamesā | |||
| 10. Lose Fat & Boost Energy ā Perimenopause Nutrition for Women 40+ with Dietitian & Fat Loss Expert, Ange Clark | 16 Sep 2025 | 00:53:14 | |
Perimenopause can feel like an uphill battleāweight gain, fatigue, mood changes, and confusing advice everywhere you look. In this episode, I sit down withĀ Ange Clark, Australiaās Leading Perimenopause Dietitian, to unpack the truth about midlife nutrition and what really works for women in their 40s and beyond. We cover:
This conversation is packed with evidence-based insights, myth-busting truths, and practical strategies you can start applying today. About Ange Clark š Connect with Ange:
šĀ Connect with Me Online: šøĀ Instagram:Ā ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimonā Ā šµĀ TikTok:Ā ā https://tiktok.com/@katiedelimonā Ā šĀ Get my bookĀ Trust the Flames:Ā ā https://www.katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flamesā | |||
| 9. Shifting the Narrative Of Childhood Sexual Abuse with Author, Kath Essing | 09 Sep 2025 | 00:44:15 | |
Speaker & Author Kath EssingĀ (The Courage to Speak Your Truth: Shifting the Narrative of Childhood Sexual Abuse) joins me to unpack the weight of silence, shame, and self-blameāand how speaking the truth can become a turning point for healing. We explore recovery beyond the courtroom: reclaiming voice and agency, navigating triggers, and practical tools that help survivors feel safe in their bodies again (therapy, somatic practices, community, and creative expression). We also talk about the cultural narratives weāre ready to retire so survivors arenāt left carrying the burden alone. If youāve lived with a story in the dark, this conversation offers language, validation, and next steps. Find Kath Essing If this brings up anything for you, please reach out to trusted support in your area or a qualified mental health professional. Youāre not alone. | |||
| 21. Holiday Boundaries - It Starts With You | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:17:00 | |
Most holiday boundary advice tells you how to manage other people ā but the real work starts within. In this episode, we explore why slowing down, softening your pace, and listening to your nervous system can completely change the way you experience the holiday season. True boundaries arenāt about doing less or avoiding conflict; theyāre about doing things differently and choosing the version of you who shows up. We dive into the internal habits that drain your energy long before the family gatherings even begin: saying yes out of obligation, lowering your standards for temporary peace, abandoning your needs to ākeep the vibe,ā and expecting others to change while you stay the same. When you shift your internal boundaries, your external world shifts with you. As you listen, consider these reflective questions: If youāre craving a calmer, clearer, more grounded holiday ā one rooted in emotional maturity, nervous system awareness, and self-respect ā this episode will meet you right where you are and guide you toward a new way of being. š Connect with me + work with me below. šø Instagram:Ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimon
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| 20. Trauma & Memory: Why Your Brain Forgets but Your Body Remembers | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:22:11 | |
Have you ever wonderedĀ why you canāt remember parts of your childhoodĀ ā or why you āknewā something deep down long before you were ready to face it? In this episode ofĀ Honest Healing, Katie shares how, at 18, she was told that the man who raised her might not be her biological father ā and how her mind buried the truth for decades until an Ancestry test finally confirmed it. Youāll learn theĀ five scientific reasons your brain hides traumaĀ ā and how yourĀ body keeps the scoreĀ until it feels safe enough to remember. This episode is for anyone whoās ever said, āMy parents were fine ā they just werenāt emotional.ā Youāll walk away understanding that forgetting isnāt failure ā itās protection. šĀ Connect with Me Online: šĀ Work with Me: | |||
| 19. 4 Phrases That Shut Kids Down ā And What To Say Instead with Parent Coach, Amelia Reed | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:41:42 | |
What if the things you say with the best intentions are the very things making your child shut down, disconnect, or stop listening? In this powerful episode, Certified Parenting CoachĀ Amelia ReedĀ (known for going viral every single week to nearly 1M parents) breaks down theĀ 4 common phrasesĀ that instantly trigger shutdown in kids ā and the EXACT scripts you can use instead to rebuild connection, cooperation, and emotional safety. But thatās not all⦠Amelia also sharesĀ the viral fix to messy morningsĀ ā the surprising reason kids melt down the second you say, āShoes on!ā and the simple regulation trick that turns morning chaos into calm connection. Inside this episode, youāll learn: If youāve ever thought: ā¦this episode is going to shift everything. This isnāt about perfect parenting ā itās about regulated parenting. Share this with every parent you know. ⨠Connect with Amelia šø Instagram:Ā @that.intentionalmama š Connect with Me Online: šø Instagram:Ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimon š Work With Me š„Ā 1:1 Coaching ā Letās jump on a free strategy call | |||
| 18. Better Boundaries, Better Life ā How to Stop People-Pleasing, with Boundaries Coach, Bree Freeman) | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:46:54 | |
If youāve ever said āyesā when you wanted to say āno,ā this episode is for you. Bree Freeman ā behavioral coach and founder ofĀ Boundaries with BreeĀ ā joins me for a powerful conversation about why setting boundaries feels so hard, and how to do it with confidence, compassion, and calm. With a Masterās degree in Psychology, Bree shares how boundaries go far deeper than just saying āno.ā We unpack the beliefs, conditioning, and nervous system patterns that shape how we show up in relationships ā and how to break free from people-pleasing... finally. ⨠Connect with Bree š Download my FREE Boundary-Setting Script:Ā katiedelimon.com/boundary-setting-script š Get my bookĀ Trust the Flames:Ā katiedelimon.com/trust-the-flames | |||
| 17. Dancing with Cancer ā Support and Healing for Families Navigating Cancer with Hayley Smith, Co-Founder of Cancer Dancer | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:48:30 | |
When cancer enters a family, it doesnāt just impact one person ā it touches everyone. Hayley is the co-founder ofĀ Cancer Dancer, a heart-led platform supporting carers, families, and those affected by cancer through emotional, mental, and physical challenges. A mum of three, her journey began when her youngest was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at just 22 months oldāafter already losing her father and supporting her mother through the disease. With little emotional support available, Hayley turned to breathwork, movement, chanting, and meditation to heal her nervous system. Now, with over 20 years as a massage therapist, kinesiologist, and Kundalini yoga teacher, she blends bodywork with emotional healing to help others move fromĀ survival to strength. She opens up about: Through their work together, Hayley and Severin are creating a new approach to cancer support & healing. š©· Learn more and join theirĀ free upcoming webinarĀ (December 8, 2025) atĀ www.cancerdancer.co šæ Connect with Me Online šø Instagram:Ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimon šĀ Work with Me: | |||
| 24. Breaking The Cycle Of Secrets | 28 Dec 2025 | 00:25:00 | |
What happens in the body when truth is buried? In this deeply personal episode ofĀ Honest Healing, Katie Delimon shares her story of discovering, at age 39, that the man who raised her is not her biological father ā and the lineage of unspoken trauma that surrounded it. This conversation explores a family system shaped by silence, including the murder of Katieās aunt, the secret adoption of her brother, and being named after the aunt who was never spoken about. Together, these untold stories reveal how secrets donāt disappear ā they live on in the body, shaping our nervous system, relationships, health, and sense of identity. Originally recorded as a guest episode onĀ That Voice Podcast, hosted byĀ Sally ProsserĀ ā voice coach and author ofĀ VoiceprintĀ ā this episode is now shared here as part of the Honest Healing journey. In this episode, youāll learn:
This episode is for anyone who grew up sensing something was āoff,ā anyone carrying stories that were never theirs to hold, and anyone ready to choose truth, safety, and healing ā at their own pace. Sally ProsserĀ is a voice coach and author ofĀ Voiceprint, helping people find and express their true voice with clarity and confidence. Connect with Katie Delimon šø Instagram:Ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimon š Get Katieās best-selling memoirĀ Trust the Flames: š Work with Katie | |||
| 23. I Married Someone After Only 3 Months ā 10 Lessons I Learned (10 Years Later) | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:30:44 | |
I married my husband after knowing him for three months. Ten years later, weāre still here. This episode isnāt about āforever love,ā fairytales, or proving anything. I share:
I also speak openly about my background ā being born out of infidelity, not wanting marriage or kids, never seeing emotionally intimate relationships modeled ā and why that shaped how I love today. This episode is for anyone whoās ever wondered:
Marriage didnāt make me better. This isnāt about staying forever. š§ Press play if you care more about emotional health than appearances. š Connect with Me Online šøĀ Instagram:Ā https://instagram.com/katiedelimon šĀ Get my book āĀ Trust the Flames: My Wild Ride from Mindlessness to Mindfulness š Work With Me āØĀ 1:1 Coaching Book aĀ free 30-minute strategy callĀ here: | |||
| 22. Why Eating Disorders Arenāt About Food ā with ED Specialist & Nutritionist Lexi Crouch | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:53:33 | |
In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with nutritionist andĀ ReNourish: A Complete and Compassionate Guide to Recovery from Eating Disorders co-authorĀ Lexi Crouch, who shares her powerful story of recovery after nearly losing her life to anorexia. Together, we explore why eating disorders are not about food, weight, or willpower ā but about safety, survival, and a nervous system doing its best to cope. Lexi speaks openly about the realities of recovery, the myths that keep people stuck, and what true nourishment actually means for the body and brain. This episode is for anyone who has struggled silently, supported someone with an eating disorder, or wants to understand healing through a trauma-informed, compassionate lens. Connect with Lexi: Connect with Katie: | |||