Minding Mine with Evelyn LeVasseur

From Survival Mode To Safe Love: Leah Mitchell

In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit down with love and relationship coach Leah Mitchell for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, shame, safety, and the invisible patterns so many women carry into their relationships.
Leah opens up about the accident that changed her life at seventeen, the secondary trauma that followed, and how years of trying to earn love shaped her dating choices, her self-worth, and her nervous system. We talk about the ways childhood conditioning shows up in adulthood, why shame becomes a survival response, and how experiences we are never taught to process can turn into patterns we don’t even recognize as our own.
Leah also shares the turning point in her healing journey—how neuroscience, emotional regulation, and kinetic divination helped her reconnect to her own body, break destructive cycles, and finally feel safe enough to pursue healthy love. We explore how trauma impacts dating, why women often feel they must “earn” affection, how cortisol and stress affect romantic compatibility, and what it looks like to build relationships rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and mutual respect.
This conversation is full of raw truths, powerful reframes, and reminders that loving yourself well is the foundation for calling in the love you truly desire. Whether you’re single, dating, or partnered, Leah’s insights will help you understand yourself more deeply—and begin healing the patterns that have kept you feeling stuck, small, or at war with your own heart.
In this episode, we talk about:• The accident that reshaped Leah’s identity, patterns, and sense of safety• Why “secondary trauma” from loved ones can feel more painful than the trauma itself• How shame becomes a subconscious survival strategy• Using neuroscience and somatic tools to rewire relationship patterns• Why many women feel they need to “earn” love• How cortisol impacts compatibility, chemistry, and connection• What safe, emotionally available love actually feels like• How our healing impacts the next generation• The legacy we leave when our children watch us be loved—and love ourselves
Connect with LeahPodcast: The Goddess of LoveFree Course: The Dating Strategy
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Reclaim Your Confidence: Heal Trauma & Trust Yourself - Carah Elizabeth

In this episode, I sat down with trauma-informed coach and former psychotherapist Carah Elizabeth to explore self-abandonment, self-trust, and emotional healing. We dove into recognizing patterns of control, releasing fear, and reclaiming confidence while nurturing our inner selves. Carah shared practical strategies for healing trauma, connecting with your body, and stepping into your full potential—so you can live life with ease, self-trust, and empowered confidence.
What I covered with Carah:
How to recognize when we’re self-abandoning
Tools for building self-trust and confidence
How trauma impacts our relationships and everyday life
Ways to nurture your inner child and embrace emotional freedom
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https://soulpoweredcollective.my.canva.site/soul-powered-collective
IG: @Carah.Elizabeth
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Releasing Perfection: A Surgeon’s Journey Into Humanity, Healing, and Boundaries with Dr. Lisa Hunsicker

I sat down with board-certified plastic surgeon, scuba diver, race-car driver, and host of The Soulful Surgeon Podcast, Dr. Lisa Hunsicker.
Together we explored the real cost of perfection, the emotional weight women carry, the humanity inside healthcare, and the courage it takes to finally—finally—receive.
Dr. Lisa opens up about:• How a childhood trauma with water became a lifelong love of diving• What drew her to plastic surgery and the sacred work of restoring women after cancer and childbirth• Why women struggle so deeply to receive care, time, support, or compassion• The invisible emotional burden doctors carry inside a broken medical system• How fear, burnout, and perfectionism quietly shape healthcare• Her own mental health crisis—and what it taught her about choosing herself• Why she refuses to set herself on fire to keep others warm• The importance of boundaries, presence, and self-leadership• Her mission to bring humanity back into medicine
This episode is a healing for anyone who has ever felt like they had to hold the world together, perform perfectly, or disappear behind the needs of everyone else.
Key topics: 
Why perfectionism is rewarded—and why it’s killing us
The emotional disconnection women develop from their own needs
The pressure on mothers to be everything to everyone
The reality of medical burnout and emotional residue
Boundaries that protect your humanity
How to listen to your body and soul instead of outside expectations
What true receiving looks like
Creating a practice and life that honors who you really are
Connect with Dr Lisa:
The Soulful Surgeon Podcast – https://www.soulfulsurgeon.com
Dr. Lisa Hunsicker on Instagram: @soulfulsurgeon
web: www.soulfulsurgeon.com
Her upcoming book: The Strength to Lay It Down
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Breaking Generational Patterns: Healing Trauma, Identity, and Self-Worth - Gulara Vincent

In this episode of Minding Mine, I sat with healer, author, and former university law lecturer Gulara Vincent for a transformative conversation about healing, identity, and the stories that shape us long before we take our first breath.
Gulara explains the science behind how our DNA can hold up to seven generations of emotional experiences — fear, trauma, resilience, strength — and how these inherited imprints influence the way we see ourselves, interact with others, and move through the world. Together, we explore the deep roots of generational patterns, the power of conscious healing, and the freedom that emerges when we choose a different way forward.
In this episode:
How family histories of war, loss, and migration can echo through multiple generations.
What distinguishes a cycle breaker from someone who unconsciously repeats family patterns.
Why personal healing often becomes a quiet revolution inside your home and your relationships.
How healing is less about fixing and more about coming home to the parts of yourself you once hid or rejected.
The hidden reasons behind self-sabotage and why these patterns often form to protect us.
The powerful imprints created in the womb and how early experiences shape feelings of worthiness or belonging.
How unresolved ancestral patterns can affect money, relationships, identity, and self-trust.
The importance of emotional release and learning to feel deeply without judgment.
How healing yourself creates ripple effects for your children, your lineage, and the people you touch.
Connect with Gulara:
Free gift: https://gulara-vincent.mykajabi.com/peace
email: gularav@gmail.com
FB: www.facebook.com/drgularavincent
web: www.gularavincent.co.uk
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The Truth About Happy Marriage: Michelle Purta

In this episode, I sit down with marriage coach Michelle Purta for an honest, layered conversation about what it really takes to build a healthy relationship.
So many of us grew up believing that love was something you feel... that if you just found “the one,” everything else would fall into place. But as Michelle shares, lasting love isn’t luck or magic. It’s built on emotional maturity, communication, and the willingness to take accountability for our own part in the relationship.
We explore what it means to be the “common denominator” in your relationship patterns and how to move from blame and resentment toward self-reflection and change. Michelle also breaks down the myth that happiness in marriage means being happy all the time and explains why learning to know—and love—yourself is the foundation for intimacy, connection, and better communication.
Together, we talk about:
Why healthy marriages aren’t just for the lucky ones
The difference between taking accountability and blaming yourself
How to show up as the partner you want to be (without losing yourself)
Why fear of the unknown keeps so many women stuck in unfulfilling relationships
How honesty with yourself creates emotional and physical intimacy
The power of sharing your self-discovery journey with your partner
Practical ways to rebuild connection, communication, and desire
This episode is a reminder that love is not a feeling you chase—it’s a daily choice, a practice, and a reflection of how deeply you know and honor yourself.
If you’ve ever wondered why your marriage feels disconnected, or how to bring back emotional and physical closeness, this conversation will give you a compassionate, realistic roadmap for what’s possible when you start with you.
Connect with Michelle: 
Social media: michellepurtacoaching
Email: michelle@michellepurta.com
Free Marriage Workbook: https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/marriage360
 
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From Grief to Grace: Healing, Forgiveness, and Faith After Loss with Ashley Jo

In this episode of Minding Mine,I sit down with writer, speaker, and sober mom Ashley Jo for an honest and deeply moving conversation about loss, addiction, and the long road to self-forgiveness.
After losing her infant son to spinal muscular atrophy, Ashley Jo’s life spiraled into survival mode, self-blame, and eventually addiction. But through faith, recovery, and radical self-compassion, she rebuilt her life with fierce intention—and learned to love herself again.
Together, Evelyn and Ashley explore:
The devastating pain of child loss and the identity crisis that follows
How addiction can become a form of self-protection from unprocessed grief
The difference between believing in God and believing God’s truth about who we are
Finding purpose in your pain and transforming your story into healing for others
The role of chiropractic care, nervous system healing, and holistic wellness in recovery
Learning to trust yourself again—and forgiving yourself as a mother, woman, and human
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https://www.thisisashleyjo.com/
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Mother Daughter Conversations Heal Generations: Donnica & Ro'Nita Hawes-Saunders

I sat down with mother-daughter duo Donnica and Ro’nita Hawes-Saunders, hosts of the Raised By Her podcast. Donnica and Ro'Nita explore how honest intergenerational conversations can transform pain into purpose and generational lessons into leadership. Through stories of growth, therapy, and courageous communication, they reveal what it means to break cycles, nurture emotional safety, and build a legacy rooted in truth and love.
Key Themes:
How to turn generational lessons into tools for leadership
The power of healing conversations between mothers and daughters
Navigating emotional safety, fear, and growth within family relationships
The role of therapy and self-awareness in breaking generational patterns
What it means to mother, mentor, and lead from a place of compassion
Redefining legacy through emotional connection and personal evolution
Guest Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisedByHerPodcast TikTok: tiktok.com/@raisedbyherpodcast
Instagram: instagram.com/@raisedbyherpodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/RaisedByHerPodcast
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How to Stop Overeating, Rebuild Self-Trust, and Lose Weight Without Dieting: Courtney Gray

In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit down with Courtney Gray, a certified body and life coach who helps women create permanent weight loss by healing their relationship with food and themselves. Together, they explore how emotional awareness, neuroplasticity, and mindset shifts can end the overeating cycle and rebuild self-trust.You’ll learn how to stop relying on control and restriction, understand your brain’s urges, and finally feel at peace with food and your body. If you’ve ever said, “I’ll start again tomorrow,” this conversation will show you a new way forward — one rooted in compassion, self-connection, and true freedom.✨ Topics include:
Breaking the control-and-regret cycle around eating
Why self-trust matters more than willpower
Emotional eating vs. physical hunger
Reprogramming your brain for lasting health
What real “freedom with food” looks like
Perfect for women ready to stop dieting and start coming home to themselves.
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https://www.instagram.com/modernbodymodernlife 
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Breaking Free From Diet Culture: Evelyn LeVasseur

For years, I believed that fitness and nutrition were the keys to confidence. As a fitness coach, I built meal plans, designed workout programs, and watched women transform their bodies. But here’s the truth I didn’t see right away: I wasn’t helping women build confidence—I was making them dependent.
In this episode of Minding Mine, I share my journey from fitness coaching to identity coaching, and why chasing external validation through diet and exercise never leads to lasting transformation. I open up about my own struggles with dieting, bingeing, and body image, and the pivotal moment as a mother that changed everything.
We’ll explore:✨ How diet culture creates dependence instead of confidence✨ The generational messages women receive about their worth and bodies✨ Why true transformation begins inside—with self-acceptance and alignment✨ How healing yourself impacts the next generation✨ What it really means to reclaim confidence and create sustainable health
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of dieting, chasing perfection, or looking for validation outside yourself, this conversation will resonate deeply.
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Greater In Your Later: Embracing Midlife Renewal - Dr Arlonda Stevens

In this episode of Minding Mine, I sit with Dr. Arlonda Stevens — certified Positive Psychology, Health, and Wellbeing Coach — to dismantle society’s fear-driven narrative around aging.
They explore how midlife, often labeled a “crisis,” can actually be a season of renewal. Dr. Arlonda shares her journey through divorce, caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s, and facing an empty nest — and how she transformed those challenges into a vibrant, purpose-driven second act.
You’ll hear practical ways to:
Reclaim your identity outside of roles like “mom,” “wife,” or “employee”
Put yourself at the top of your own priority list without guilt
Create a self-care routine that fuels you daily
Release old conditioning and start living on your own terms
Age with grace, joy, and unapologetic self-acceptance
If you’ve ever felt lost in your own life or wondered “what’s next?” after major life transitions, this conversation will inspire you to see midlife as your renaissance.
Resources & Links:
Connect with Dr. Arlonda on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn: @DrArlonda
Join her Facebook community: Midlife Renaissance Collective
Learn more at DrArlondaStevens.com
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