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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you eating well… but still feeling exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or like your body just isn’t bouncing back the way it used to?  In this powerful wellness conversation, Barbara La Pointe sits down with Kevin J. David (Wellness Expert) to explore one of the body’s most important but often overlooked wellness topics: glutathione — known as the body’s master antioxidant.<br/><br/>We discuss:<br/>✔ Why a balanced diet may no longer be enough<br/>✔ What vitamins actually do at the cellular level<br/>✔ Why chronic stress can deplete your body<br/>✔ Oxidative stress, aging, and women’s wellness<br/>✔ Why energy, brain fog, and recovery matter more than ever<br/>✔ Whether glutathione supplements actually work<br/>✔ What your body may be trying to tell you<br/><br/>If you&apos;re a woman navigating stress, burnout, recovery, emotional healing, or simply wanting to age well with strength and vitality—this conversation is for you.<br/><br/>Interested in a private wellness meet-and-greet with Barbara and Kevin?<br/>📩 Email: barbaralapointe@gmail.com<br/>📱 Mexico WhatsApp: +52 322 101 8268<br/><br/>Subscribe for more conversations on healing, wellness, empowerment, and living fully.<br/><br/></p><p>All my love, </p><p>Barbara La Pointe </p><p>Certified Life Coach | Entrepreneur | Media Host </p><p>Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.<br/><br/></p><p><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingforward'>#HealingForward</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barbaralapointe'>#BarbaraLaPointe</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/glutathione'>#Glutathione</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenswellness'>#WomensWellness</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyaging'>#HealthyAging</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/glutathione'>#Glutathione</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenswellness'>#WomensWellness</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyaging'>#HealthyAging</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barbaralapointe'>#BarbaraLaPointe</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingforward'>#HealingForward</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cellularhealth'>#CellularHealth</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brainfog'>#BrainFog</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fatiguerecovery'>#FatigueRecovery</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/oxidativestress'>#OxidativeStress</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellnesspodcast'>#WellnessPodcast</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/midlifewellness'>#MidlifeWellness</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/antioxidants'>#Antioxidants</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/stressrecovery'>#StressRecovery</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthoptimization'>#HealthOptimization</a><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/energyhealing'>#EnergyHealing</a></p><p><b>A</b></p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond find themselves asking the same painful question....“How did I end up here again?”  In this episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe, I sit down with psychotherapist, soul-healer, and life-guidance coach Nathalie Volan to explore how unhealed childhood wounds—especially mother wounds—can quietly shape our adult relationships.  We discuss how unresolved emotional trauma can create patterns that leave women vulnerable to narcissistic, emotionall...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond find themselves asking the same painful question....“How did I end up here again?”<br/><br/>In this episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe, I sit down with psychotherapist, soul-healer, and life-guidance coach Nathalie Volan to explore how unhealed childhood wounds—especially mother wounds—can quietly shape our adult relationships.<br/><br/>We discuss how unresolved emotional trauma can create patterns that leave women vulnerable to narcissistic, emotionally abusive, manipulative, or toxic romantic and business relationships.<br/><br/>If you&apos;ve ever struggled with:<br/>✨ People pleasing<br/>✨ Repeating painful relationship patterns<br/>✨ Narcissistic abuse recovery<br/>✨ Difficulty setting boundaries<br/>✨ Emotional exhaustion<br/>✨ Toxic friendships or business partnerships<br/>✨ Feeling unseen, unheard, or never “enough”<br/><br/>Healing doesn’t begin with blaming ourselves. It begins with understanding the root.<br/><br/>About Nathalie Volan<br/>Natalia Volanberg, PhD, is a psychotherapist and Clarity Breathwork practitioner who helps women—especially in midlife—heal from narcissistic and abusive relationships. With a global background spanning Russia, Canada, Asia, Europe, and now Mexico, she specializes in helping women retrain their nervous systems to break free from repeating harmful patterns in love and business.  <br/><br/>Nathalies Education:<br/>• Masters in Counselling (Monash University, Australia)<br/>• Psyche Embodied residential workshops with Marion Woodman, Jungian analyst, teacher, lecturer, and author (New College, University of Toronto) 2004–2005<br/>• Sexuality Studies / History (HonsBA, University of Toronto, Canada) 2000–2005<br/>• Jungian Studies courses with Ann Yeoman, Jungian Analyst and author (New College, University of Toronto) 2003–2005<br/>• History of Psychiatry / Psychiatric Illness courses with Edward Shorter<br/>• Pre-medical studies in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics (Seneca College, Toronto, Canada) 1998–1999<br/><br/>Connect with Barbara La Pointe | Healing Forward<br/><br/>🎙 Healing Forward Podcast<br/>📩 barbaralapointe@gmail.com<br/>📱 WhatsApp: +52 322 101 8268<br/>📺 Subscribe: @HealingForwardPodcast<br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/motherwound'>#MotherWound</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/narcissisticabuse'>#NarcissisticAbuse</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingforward'>#HealingForward</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/emotionalhealing'>#EmotionalHealing</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/codependencyrecovery'>#CodependencyRecovery</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/traumahealing'>#TraumaHealing</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenover50'>#WomenOver50</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/toxicrelationships'>#ToxicRelationships</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfworth'>#SelfWorth</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/innerchildhealing'>#InnerChildHealing</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/barbaralapointe'>#BarbaraLaPointe</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inheritedfamilytrauma'>#inheritedfamilytrauma</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/motherwound'>#motherwound</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/patterns'>#patterns</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/women'>#women</a></p><p><b>Ask<br/></b><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to build a voice in media—and why does storytelling still matter so deeply?  In this inspiring episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe, I sit down with Jessy Ruiz, a well-known media personality in Puerto Vallarta, to talk about her journey in radio, media, communication, and the power of using your voice to create connection, impact, and opportunity.  Jessy shares why she fell in love with radio, what media means in a fast-changing world, and why authentic storyte...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What does it take to build a voice in media—and why does storytelling still matter so deeply?<br/><br/>In this inspiring episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe, I sit down with Jessy Ruiz, a well-known media personality in Puerto Vallarta, to talk about her journey in radio, media, communication, and the power of using your voice to create connection, impact, and opportunity.<br/><br/>Jessy shares why she fell in love with radio, what media means in a fast-changing world, and why authentic storytelling remains one of the most powerful ways to inspire, inform, and bring communities together.<br/><br/>As a woman building a visible presence in media, Jessy offers insight into confidence, courage, personal branding, and what it means to show up with purpose—both behind the microphone and in life.<br/><br/>✨ In this episode:<br/>✔ Why radio still matters<br/>✔ The power of media and storytelling<br/>✔ Finding your authentic voice<br/>✔ Women creating influence in media<br/>✔ Personal branding and visibility<br/>✔ Puerto Vallarta media, community &amp; opportunity<br/>✔ Why communication can change lives<br/><br/>Whether you’re curious about media, dreaming of launching your own platform, or simply inspired by strong women creating impact, this conversation is full of wisdom, heart, and motivation.<br/><br/>🎙️ Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe features conversations that move us forward through healing, growth, resilience, and transformation.<br/><br/>📍 Filmed in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico<br/><br/>💗 If you enjoy meaningful conversations like this, please like, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.<br/><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you’re doing the inner work but still feel stuck, you’re not alone. In this episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe, we explore emotional healing, personal growth, and why progress doesn’t always feel like progress.  Most people misunderstand what “being stuck” actually means—and that misunderstanding keeps them looping.   💬 Join our private Facebook Women's community: Healing Forward: Women Moving Beyond Codependency &amp; Narcissistic Abus 🎥 Subscribe to Healing Forward: &...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re doing the inner work but still feel stuck, you’re not alone.<br/>In this episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe, we explore emotional healing, personal growth, and why progress doesn’t always feel like progress.<br/><br/>Most people misunderstand what “being stuck” actually means—and that misunderstanding keeps them looping. <br/><br/>💬 Join our private Facebook Women&apos;s community:<br/>Healing Forward: Women Moving Beyond Codependency &amp; Narcissistic Abus<br/>🎥 Subscribe to Healing Forward:<br/>   / @healingforwardpodcast  <br/><br/>💫 Work with Barbara La Pointe (Coaching):<br/>👉 https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com<br/><br/>🎙 Interested in being a guest on Healing Forward?<br/>👉 https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com</p><p>Thanks for supporting the show with your reviews on Apple Podcasts and by simply subscribing on Youtube.  </p><p>All my best, </p><p>Barbara La Pointe</p><p>Coach | Media Host </p><p><br/> #healingforward #emotionalhealing #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #WomensEmpowerment #TraumaHealing #InnerWork #BarbaraLaPointe #TerryFolks</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re doing the inner work but still feel stuck, you’re not alone.<br/>In this episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe, we explore emotional healing, personal growth, and why progress doesn’t always feel like progress.<br/><br/>Most people misunderstand what “being stuck” actually means—and that misunderstanding keeps them looping. <br/><br/>💬 Join our private Facebook Women&apos;s community:<br/>Healing Forward: Women Moving Beyond Codependency &amp; Narcissistic Abus<br/>🎥 Subscribe to Healing Forward:<br/>   / @healingforwardpodcast  <br/><br/>💫 Work with Barbara La Pointe (Coaching):<br/>👉 https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com<br/><br/>🎙 Interested in being a guest on Healing Forward?<br/>👉 https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com</p><p>Thanks for supporting the show with your reviews on Apple Podcasts and by simply subscribing on Youtube.  </p><p>All my best, </p><p>Barbara La Pointe</p><p>Coach | Media Host </p><p><br/> #healingforward #emotionalhealing #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #WomensEmpowerment #TraumaHealing #InnerWork #BarbaraLaPointe #TerryFolks</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this guided meditation, I invite you into a space of deep healing, reflection and reconnection with your inner strength.   Drawing on my training in family constellation coaching and my work in healing inherited Family Trauma, this meditation is designed to support women moving through the emotional weight of trauma, breakups, and divorce.  If you are navigataing loss, uncertainty, or the unraveling of a relationship this is a space to gently return to yourself.  Through car...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this guided meditation, I invite you into a space of deep healing, reflection and reconnection with your inner strength.  </p><p>Drawing on my training in family constellation coaching and my work in healing inherited Family Trauma, this meditation is designed to support women moving through the emotional weight of trauma, breakups, and divorce. </p><p>If you are navigataing loss, uncertainty, or the unraveling of a relationship this is a space to gently return to yourself. </p><p>Through carefully guided affirmations, you will begin to: </p><p>Soften the grip of past experiences....reconnect with your sense of self-worth and reconnect with inner calm....enjoy...I made with lots of love just for you. </p><p>All my very best, </p><p>Barbara La Pointe</p><p>Certified Life Coach | Media Host </p><p>Get your WISE Debit Card here Free: https://wise.com/invite/dic/barbaral1157</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe</p><p>If you’ve been thinking about sharing your story or turning your expertise into a book, this may be your moment.I work with authors through Clipston Publishing to help bring powerful stories to life and into the world.</p><p>If that’s something on your heart, visit www.healingforwardpodcast.com to learn more. </p><p>And as always… keep moving forward.</p><p>Barbara La Pointe....</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this guided meditation, I invite you into a space of deep healing, reflection and reconnection with your inner strength.  </p><p>Drawing on my training in family constellation coaching and my work in healing inherited Family Trauma, this meditation is designed to support women moving through the emotional weight of trauma, breakups, and divorce. </p><p>If you are navigataing loss, uncertainty, or the unraveling of a relationship this is a space to gently return to yourself. </p><p>Through carefully guided affirmations, you will begin to: </p><p>Soften the grip of past experiences....reconnect with your sense of self-worth and reconnect with inner calm....enjoy...I made with lots of love just for you. </p><p>All my very best, </p><p>Barbara La Pointe</p><p>Certified Life Coach | Media Host </p><p>Get your WISE Debit Card here Free: https://wise.com/invite/dic/barbaral1157</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe</p><p>If you’ve been thinking about sharing your story or turning your expertise into a book, this may be your moment.I work with authors through Clipston Publishing to help bring powerful stories to life and into the world.</p><p>If that’s something on your heart, visit www.healingforwardpodcast.com to learn more. </p><p>And as always… keep moving forward.</p><p>Barbara La Pointe....</p><p><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you’ve ever questioned your worth in a relationship… this conversation may change how you see everything.  In this powerful episode of Healing Forward, I sit down with transformational life coach Karen Tsan to unpack the truth about narcissistic and toxic relationships—and why even strong, self-aware women can lose themselves inside them.  What we cover in this episode: ✨ The subtle signs of narcissistic behavior most people miss ✨ Why trauma bonds keep you stuck longer than you expect ✨ H...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever questioned your worth in a relationship…<br/>this conversation may change how you see everything.<br/><br/>In this powerful episode of Healing Forward, I sit down with transformational life coach Karen Tsan to unpack the truth about narcissistic and toxic relationships—and why even strong, self-aware women can lose themselves inside them.<br/><br/>What we cover in this episode:<br/>✨ The subtle signs of narcissistic behavior most people miss<br/>✨ Why trauma bonds keep you stuck longer than you expect<br/>✨ How your sense of worth slowly erodes—and how to rebuild it<br/>✨ What it really takes to walk away and reclaim your power<br/><br/>This is not surface-level advice.<br/>This is a real, honest conversation about healing, awareness, and moving forward.<br/><br/>💬 Join our private Facebook Women&apos;s community:<br/>Healing Forward: Women Moving Beyond Codependency &amp; Narcissistic Abuse<br/><br/>👉 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJOVzgzSHpfaW9ubU80bXMtcXJneWRJcDU3QXxBQ3Jtc0trRUx4RWNyT1JtT0lzNk5IMWI2NEJXd3pObnh3Nk43eERiUm41VDIyRmtvTG1aUGF0bEpfdGNQTW1RX3RReHNocXRkMkdQNFh4Snl4WVJXTXZPMmtIa1IzeUdkMXFSTmVFbFctVzdGVGo3NkpnZU5JYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F15km6YXnxBo%2F&amp;v=Z1i-Tt4Ok54'>  / 15km6yxnxbo  </a><br/><br/>🎥 Subscribe to Healing Forward on YouTube:<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6u_MgK9M0ULAUfkeS2D9A'>   / @healingforwardpodcast  </a><br/><br/>💫 Work with Barbara La Pointe (Coaching):<br/>👉 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3F3dE5SZnJRSVExeE0yVGJkQm9KN1JZV05Ed3xBQ3Jtc0tuVEowSUlfS2t5QjN1Tzc0SFViRnJ0U2RiQlRfdlhSeUhpYlhCT090TmFLZ3YxS2xpM0RJemtDby1CbGFvRGZMaWgtV1pSVW1LV2wwN21pWnpHRnlrZUVrck9qUzRVYzJBUGNTclFuYk5nU2hPZVBWUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healingforwardpodcast.com%2F&amp;v=Z1i-Tt4Ok54'>https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com</a><br/><br/>🎙 Interested in being a guest on Healing Forward?<br/>👉 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xabHE4UDNkMGhFVWVXMFVWRzJtaVlCMGx6Z3xBQ3Jtc0trS0xPbV85NWlNalVWc2N0NURZRzBkakx5U1E1SFZ6TmZYdGI2WTNVYXByTmtndkU0WGRkUjFzelJEMG5MaW1KWUlWLVBtX2w2bndlNnh4dkMxTExQNEtadjQxNHJHajFWS3RPOF9FWElfcXFaV012TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healingforwardpodcast.com%2F&amp;v=Z1i-Tt4Ok54'>https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com</a></p><p>Get your WISE Debit Card here Free: https://wise.com/invite/dic/barbaral1157</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe</p><p>***If you’ve been thinking about sharing your story or turning your expertise into a book, this may be your moment. I work with authors through Clipston Publishing to help bring powerful stories to life and into the world. If that’s something on your heart, visit www.healingforwardpodcast.com to learn more. </p><p>And as always… keep moving forward.</p><p>Barbara La Pointe </p><p><br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingforward'>#healingforward</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/narcissisticabuse'>#narcissisticabuse</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/toxicrelationships'>#toxicrelationships</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfworth'>#selfworth</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalgrowth'>#personalgrowth</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenempowerment'>#womenempowerment</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney'>#healingjourney</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshipadvice'>#relationshipadvice</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast'>#podcast</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever questioned your worth in a relationship…<br/>this conversation may change how you see everything.<br/><br/>In this powerful episode of Healing Forward, I sit down with transformational life coach Karen Tsan to unpack the truth about narcissistic and toxic relationships—and why even strong, self-aware women can lose themselves inside them.<br/><br/>What we cover in this episode:<br/>✨ The subtle signs of narcissistic behavior most people miss<br/>✨ Why trauma bonds keep you stuck longer than you expect<br/>✨ How your sense of worth slowly erodes—and how to rebuild it<br/>✨ What it really takes to walk away and reclaim your power<br/><br/>This is not surface-level advice.<br/>This is a real, honest conversation about healing, awareness, and moving forward.<br/><br/>💬 Join our private Facebook Women&apos;s community:<br/>Healing Forward: Women Moving Beyond Codependency &amp; Narcissistic Abuse<br/><br/>👉 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEJOVzgzSHpfaW9ubU80bXMtcXJneWRJcDU3QXxBQ3Jtc0trRUx4RWNyT1JtT0lzNk5IMWI2NEJXd3pObnh3Nk43eERiUm41VDIyRmtvTG1aUGF0bEpfdGNQTW1RX3RReHNocXRkMkdQNFh4Snl4WVJXTXZPMmtIa1IzeUdkMXFSTmVFbFctVzdGVGo3NkpnZU5JYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fg%2F15km6YXnxBo%2F&amp;v=Z1i-Tt4Ok54'>  / 15km6yxnxbo  </a><br/><br/>🎥 Subscribe to Healing Forward on YouTube:<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD6u_MgK9M0ULAUfkeS2D9A'>   / @healingforwardpodcast  </a><br/><br/>💫 Work with Barbara La Pointe (Coaching):<br/>👉 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3F3dE5SZnJRSVExeE0yVGJkQm9KN1JZV05Ed3xBQ3Jtc0tuVEowSUlfS2t5QjN1Tzc0SFViRnJ0U2RiQlRfdlhSeUhpYlhCT090TmFLZ3YxS2xpM0RJemtDby1CbGFvRGZMaWgtV1pSVW1LV2wwN21pWnpHRnlrZUVrck9qUzRVYzJBUGNTclFuYk5nU2hPZVBWUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healingforwardpodcast.com%2F&amp;v=Z1i-Tt4Ok54'>https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com</a><br/><br/>🎙 Interested in being a guest on Healing Forward?<br/>👉 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xabHE4UDNkMGhFVWVXMFVWRzJtaVlCMGx6Z3xBQ3Jtc0trS0xPbV85NWlNalVWc2N0NURZRzBkakx5U1E1SFZ6TmZYdGI2WTNVYXByTmtndkU0WGRkUjFzelJEMG5MaW1KWUlWLVBtX2w2bndlNnh4dkMxTExQNEtadjQxNHJHajFWS3RPOF9FWElfcXFaV012TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.healingforwardpodcast.com%2F&amp;v=Z1i-Tt4Ok54'>https://www.healingforwardpodcast.com</a></p><p>Get your WISE Debit Card here Free: https://wise.com/invite/dic/barbaral1157</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe</p><p>***If you’ve been thinking about sharing your story or turning your expertise into a book, this may be your moment. I work with authors through Clipston Publishing to help bring powerful stories to life and into the world. If that’s something on your heart, visit www.healingforwardpodcast.com to learn more. </p><p>And as always… keep moving forward.</p><p>Barbara La Pointe </p><p><br/><br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingforward'>#healingforward</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/narcissisticabuse'>#narcissisticabuse</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/toxicrelationships'>#toxicrelationships</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/selfworth'>#selfworth</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalgrowth'>#personalgrowth</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenempowerment'>#womenempowerment</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healingjourney'>#healingjourney</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/relationshipadvice'>#relationshipadvice</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast'>#podcast</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to the premiere bonus episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe — a space for real stories, truth, and transformation.  In this powerful first episode, Barbara sits down with Jonathan Celis, who shares his deeply personal journey of being detained by ICE in Texas after living in the United States for 23 years.  Taken suddenly and without warning, Jonathan’s life changed overnight.  Now living in Tijuana, he is courageously speaking out to shed light on the human side of immigr...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the premiere bonus episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe — a space for real stories, truth, and transformation.<br/><br/>In this powerful first episode, Barbara sits down with Jonathan Celis, who shares his deeply personal journey of being detained by ICE in Texas after living in the United States for 23 years.<br/><br/>Taken suddenly and without warning, Jonathan’s life changed overnight.<br/><br/>Now living in Tijuana, he is courageously speaking out to shed light on the human side of immigration, detention, and deportation — a perspective most people never hear.<br/><br/>This story gained viral attention after Jonathan opened up in a Reddit Q&amp;A, sparking thousands of conversations worldwide.<br/>In this episode, we explore:<br/>✨ What ICE detention is really like<br/>✨ The emotional impact of deportation<br/>✨ Life after being removed from the U.S.<br/>✨ Identity, resilience, and starting over<br/>✨ Why these conversations matter now more than ever<br/><br/>This is more than a story — it’s a human experience that needs to be heard.<br/><br/>👉 If this episode moves you, please subscribe, like, and share to help amplify voices like Jonathan’s.<br/><br/>🎙 Hosted by Barbara La Pointe (Media Host | Certified Life Coach)<br/>📍 Real conversations. Real people. Real healing.<br/><br/>If you&apos;d like to be interviewed please submit your story for consideration to barbaralapointe@gmail.com</p><p>Get your WISE Debit Card here Free: https://wise.com/invite/dic/barbaral1157</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe</p><p>If you’ve been thinking about sharing your story or turning your expertise into a book, this may be your moment.I work with authors through Clipston Publishing to help bring powerful stories to life and into the world.</p><p>If that’s something on your heart, visit www.healingforwardpodcast.com to learn more. </p><p>And as always… keep moving forward.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the premiere bonus episode of Healing Forward with Barbara La Pointe — a space for real stories, truth, and transformation.<br/><br/>In this powerful first episode, Barbara sits down with Jonathan Celis, who shares his deeply personal journey of being detained by ICE in Texas after living in the United States for 23 years.<br/><br/>Taken suddenly and without warning, Jonathan’s life changed overnight.<br/><br/>Now living in Tijuana, he is courageously speaking out to shed light on the human side of immigration, detention, and deportation — a perspective most people never hear.<br/><br/>This story gained viral attention after Jonathan opened up in a Reddit Q&amp;A, sparking thousands of conversations worldwide.<br/>In this episode, we explore:<br/>✨ What ICE detention is really like<br/>✨ The emotional impact of deportation<br/>✨ Life after being removed from the U.S.<br/>✨ Identity, resilience, and starting over<br/>✨ Why these conversations matter now more than ever<br/><br/>This is more than a story — it’s a human experience that needs to be heard.<br/><br/>👉 If this episode moves you, please subscribe, like, and share to help amplify voices like Jonathan’s.<br/><br/>🎙 Hosted by Barbara La Pointe (Media Host | Certified Life Coach)<br/>📍 Real conversations. Real people. Real healing.<br/><br/>If you&apos;d like to be interviewed please submit your story for consideration to barbaralapointe@gmail.com</p><p>Get your WISE Debit Card here Free: https://wise.com/invite/dic/barbaral1157</p><p>https://buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe</p><p>If you’ve been thinking about sharing your story or turning your expertise into a book, this may be your moment.I work with authors through Clipston Publishing to help bring powerful stories to life and into the world.</p><p>If that’s something on your heart, visit www.healingforwardpodcast.com to learn more. </p><p>And as always… keep moving forward.</p><p><br/><br/></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/barbaralapointe">Support the show</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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