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Conventional approaches to mental health focus too much on what is "wrong" with you. Leading to a sense of feeling stuck, asking: will I always be 'broken'? The truth is, you CAN step out of the Trauma Loop and into a life of Joy. Through our joined clinical experience, we have lived and designed a new approach, one that focus on sustainable, long-term transformation into the life of your dreams.

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(Episode 3 Summary) Are You Stuck in a Time Loop? How to Spot the Exact Moment Trauma is Replaying in Your Life

It can be hard to believe in magic in a world filled with logic, but what if both could coexist to create a profound shift in your life? In the first episode of our podcast, "How we came to BE," co-hosts Dr. Jeannine Rashidi and Dr. Soto reveal the magical story of their first meeting—a tale of synchronicity, healing, and a partnership built on seeing and celebrating each other.

Alina Soto

Oct 284 min read

Emotional Resilience Tips for a Balanced Life

Life has a way of testing us. Sometimes, it feels like the weight of the world is pressing down, and the storms within us rage fiercely. But here’s the truth I’ve come to embrace: emotional resilience is not about avoiding the storm. It’s about learning to dance in the rain, to stand tall when the winds howl, and to find balance amid chaos. Building emotional strength is a journey, one that invites you to nurture your inner self with kindness, patience, and courage. Building

Alina Soto

Oct 274 min read

Starting Your Healing Journey: Practical Steps

Healing is not a destination but a path you walk, sometimes slowly, sometimes with bursts of energy. It’s a deeply personal process, and it begins with a single step. If you’ve been carrying pain, trauma, or emotional wounds, know that you are not alone. There is a way forward, and it’s filled with hope, growth, and renewal. Today, I want to share practical steps to emotional healing that you can start right now, with gentle encouragement and warmth. Healing is a process that

Alina Soto

Oct 274 min read

Practical Ways to Enhance Emotional Resilience

Life often throws challenges our way, sometimes gentle nudges, other times overwhelming waves. Building emotional resilience is like strengthening an inner muscle - it helps you bounce back, adapt, and even grow through adversity. I want to share some practical ways to enhance this vital skill, blending gentle encouragement with warmth and conversational ease. Let’s explore how you can nurture your emotional resilience with intention and kindness. Embracing the Journey of Enh

Alina Soto

Oct 274 min read

Transcript: Episode 2: The Truth About Trauma

A Teaser on the EDHIR Process Dr. Jeannine: This is actually how the EDHIR process came to be. First, I had to explore where all of them are. Then, I had to discover all the different versions of Jeannine. I had to bring them into that safe, sacred space within my own being, and heal them. Give them all the things that they needed. I had to integrate them, and then learn how to relate with all of the healed versions of me, which is still an ongoing process. Because at the en

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Alina Soto

Oct 2614 min read

(Episode 2 Summary) The Breakthrough You Need: Why the Most Important Relationship is the One With Yourself

In this transformative episode, "The Truth About Trauma," Dr. Jeannine and Dr. Soto (they/them) don't just talk about trauma—they show you the deep, surprising connection between your mind, your body, and the blueprint for your most intimate relationship: the one you have with yourself.

Episode Summaries

Alina Soto

Oct 244 min read

Unveiling the Path to Your Healing Journey

Healing is not a straight line. It’s a winding path filled with moments of clarity and times of confusion. When you decide to embark on...

Alina Soto

Sep 293 min read

Unveiling the Stages of a Healing Journey

Healing is not a straight path. It’s a winding road filled with moments of clarity and times of confusion. When you embark on this...

Alina Soto

Sep 294 min read

A Serendipitous Spark: An Episode 1 Summary & Deep Dive

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Alina Soto

Sep 103 min read

Transcript: Episode 1: How we came to BE

If we just think about the science, we think about, you know, what's going on during a traumatic event. Uh it is really hard to bring in that higher awareness of like I need to get out and these are the specific ways that I'm going to do it and I'm going to try to heal myself. It's very difficult to do that, right? Usually we hear about that after the event, but for you, you were in it, right? I was so impressed by that. I was like, "This person's a genius. I don't think the

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Alina Soto

Sep 1017 min read

The Unfolding of Joy Episode 1 Teaser!

We've been collaborating and brewing behind the scenes! Jeannine Rashidi, AD and I have been working closely on a creative love project. We are very excited to launch! 🥰 Introducing our Podcast! The Unfolding of Joy: www.theunfoldingofjoy.com

Shorts

Alina Soto

Aug 251 min read

Transform Your Life with a Healing Journey

Embarking on a path toward healing is one of the most courageous and transformative decisions you can make. It’s not about rushing to fix everything at once but about gently unfolding the layers of your experience with kindness and patience. When you choose to embrace this process, you open the door to profound growth and renewed joy. I want to share with you some personal healing strategies that have helped me and many others find peace and strength in the midst of life’s ch

The Healing Journey

Alina Soto

Aug 204 min read