Transforming Trauma into Triumph with Cathleen Elle
11/10/20 • 61 min
This week Bonni has an inspiring and heartwarming conversation with international best selling author, Cathleen Elle. Cathleen vulnerably shares the tragic story of losing her teenage son to suicide and how she managed find a greater sense of purpose through this tragedy. This is a story that will simultaneously break and warm your heart.
Although the cause of Cathleen’s trauma may be different than that of chronic illness survivors, she shares a universal wisdom for trauma and grief healing. Please listen through to the end of the episode to find out how you can become eligible to receive a signed copy of Cathleen’s newly released best selling book, “Shattered Together”.
Some things that you’ll learn:
- About Cathleen (1:24)
- One of the healing modalities that was very helpful to Cathleen (7:47)
- Cathleen’s story of how she arrived where she is today (8:54)
- The “grief prescription” (14:07)
- The connection between physical and emotional pain (18:07)
- Cathleen’s experience with Ayahuasca (34:34)
- Jack Canfield’s success formula that puts you in control of your own destiny (53:09)
Some questions Bonni asks Cathleen:
- Can you share the statistic we discussed about illness? (3:58)
- How did you get from being shattered to where you are today? (13:09)
- Can you talk about how you feel Logan around you? (19:26)
- How would you advise people who are dealing with shame to heal it? (28:35)
- If people in the chronic illness community are thinking of buying your book, what would they get out of it? (33:01)
- Can you talk about some of your daily practices to cultivate self love and empowerment? (40:16)
- For you, what does courage mean? (58:36)
Connect with Cathleen:
- Website: https://cathleenelle.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathleenelleinspires/
- Shattered Together Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Together-Mothers-Journey-Belief/dp/1952725186
Connect with Bonni:
https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/
https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard
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This week Bonni has an inspiring and heartwarming conversation with international best selling author, Cathleen Elle. Cathleen vulnerably shares the tragic story of losing her teenage son to suicide and how she managed find a greater sense of purpose through this tragedy. This is a story that will simultaneously break and warm your heart.
Although the cause of Cathleen’s trauma may be different than that of chronic illness survivors, she shares a universal wisdom for trauma and grief healing. Please listen through to the end of the episode to find out how you can become eligible to receive a signed copy of Cathleen’s newly released best selling book, “Shattered Together”.
Some things that you’ll learn:
- About Cathleen (1:24)
- One of the healing modalities that was very helpful to Cathleen (7:47)
- Cathleen’s story of how she arrived where she is today (8:54)
- The “grief prescription” (14:07)
- The connection between physical and emotional pain (18:07)
- Cathleen’s experience with Ayahuasca (34:34)
- Jack Canfield’s success formula that puts you in control of your own destiny (53:09)
Some questions Bonni asks Cathleen:
- Can you share the statistic we discussed about illness? (3:58)
- How did you get from being shattered to where you are today? (13:09)
- Can you talk about how you feel Logan around you? (19:26)
- How would you advise people who are dealing with shame to heal it? (28:35)
- If people in the chronic illness community are thinking of buying your book, what would they get out of it? (33:01)
- Can you talk about some of your daily practices to cultivate self love and empowerment? (40:16)
- For you, what does courage mean? (58:36)
Connect with Cathleen:
- Website: https://cathleenelle.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathleenelleinspires/
- Shattered Together Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Together-Mothers-Journey-Belief/dp/1952725186
Connect with Bonni:
https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/
https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard
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A Multidimensional Approach to Healing with Mollie Lowery
This week, meet Bonni’s personal health coach, Mollie Lowery. Mollie has been and continues to be instrumental in Bonni’s healing journey. Combining modalities such as breathwork, brain rewiring, energy healing, nutrition, and more Mollie’s approach to healing is holistic and multidimensional.
Prepare to hear some raw, deeply vulnerable moments that come up for Bonni as she shares some of the revelations she’s had about her illness. Learn about the healing techniques and mindset shifts that have enabled Bonni to make dramatic strides in her healing.
Some things that you’ll learn:
- About Mollie (1:09)
- Mollie’s perspective on “fighting” illness (10:15)
- A revelation that Bonni had while working with Mollie (16:28)
- The importance of self love (29:14)
Some questions Bonni asks Mollie:
- What do we need to look at from a root cause perspective to heal? (13:20)
- Can you talk about breathwork and its benefits? (23:08)
- Can you share some tips and tools on how we can love ourselves? (32:21)
- How can people find you? (44:08)
- What do you consider to be courage? (45:55)
Connect with Mollie:
- Website: https://www.mollielowery.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollielowery/
Connect with Bonni:
https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/
https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard
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The Determination to Survive One Breath at a Time with Vera-Lee Curnow
Born with multiple disabilities, Vera-Lee Curnow always knew she was different. Through sheer determination, she became an elite athlete excelling in tennis, but always wondered why she had to work much harder than her peers.
Diagnosed with Osgood Schlatters, eosinophilic asthma, and vocal cord dysfunction, Vera-Lee was told at the age of 30 that she would not have much longer to live. Once again she took matters into her own hands and was determined not to accept that as her fate.
Today, Vera-Lee is using the voice that she both physically and proverbially lost to lead the Why Me Movement, a place that allows others to experience the healing power of sharing their stories.
Some things that you’ll learn:
- About Vera-Lee (1:13)
- About vocal cord dysfunction (6:00)
- What is was like when she lost her voice (8:53)
- The relationship between outside stress and exacerbation of illness (31:45)
- The procedure that put Vera-Lee into a coma (35:28)
Some questions Bonni asks Vera-Lee:
- When did you first realize that something was different about you? (3:18)
- Did you see a connection between the trauma and the illness? (14:00)
- What drives you to get up and keep going through so much adversity? (24:17)
- Looking back, if you could change anything would you? (39:27)
- Can you tell people about your podcast and your movement and how they can find you? (46:18)
Connect with Vera-Lee:
- Website: https://www.whymemovement.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veraleeoriginal/
- Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whyme-with-vera-lee
Connect with Bonni:
https://www.instagram.com/thechronicallycourageous/
https://www.facebook.com/bonni.howard
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