EP 14: The Podcast Take-Over: Turning Pain into Purpose

 

Season 2/EP 14: The Podcast Take-Over: Turning Pain into Purpose


 

In this special episode, Caleb Maxwell steps in to uncover the heartfelt story behind Soul Care Healing with Gayle. Through raw vulnerability and inspiring reflections, Gayle shares how personal tragedies, family challenges, and a deep calling transformed her from a hairdresser of 25 years into a wellbeing mentor dedicated to helping others find peace and grace. Whether you’re seeking resilience, healing, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone, this episode offers a warm, relatable journey of turning pain into purpose.

Content Warning: This episode discusses mental illness, addiction, and sudden loss, which may be sensitive for some listeners.

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Uncover Gayle’s journey from hairdresser to wellbeing mentor, sparked by 25 years of listening and personal trials.

  • Feel the weight of tragedy and how it shaped Gayle’s mission to help others heal.

  • Learn why regrets matter and how addressing them early can change your life’s end.

  • Embrace emotional wellness through Gayle’s approach of peace, grace, and resilience.

  • Discover Soul Care Healing’s offerings, from retreats to a free toolkit for all.

  • Find hope in forgiveness, as Gayle shares her family’s raw, redemptive story.

Timestamps / Chapter Markers

00:00:17 Welcome & Introduction - Caleb takes over the podcast!

00:01:08 Gayle's Motivation for Starting Soul Care Healing

00:03:12 The "Reward" for Life's Challenges

00:03:30 Life Pulls The Rug - Finding Healing in Sorrow

00:05:07 People Sharing at the End of Life & Regret

00:06:49 Not a Good Counsellor - Finding the Silver Linings

00:09:41 Seeking Counsel & Prejudiced Advice

00:10:46 Healing is Yours to Share

00:11:54 What Is Soul Care Healing?

00:12:20 Peace and Grace - Where the Magic Is

00:15:06 How Can Soul Care Healing Show Up for You?

00:15:36 Emotional Health Impacts Everything

00:17:06 Thank or Regret Your Choices

00:17:30 God Gave Me a Sign - Writing the Book

00:19:21 Writing Transported Me Back - Emotional Challenges

00:22:00 Seeing the Soul Beyond Illness

00:22:39 Who Am I Not Caring?

00:24:55 The Truth Will Set You Free

00:28:35 Live a Life You're Proud Of

00:29:16 Grief is Space

00:31:17 Build Resilience to Flow Through Life

00:32:12 Meditation, Visualization, Journaling

00:33:10 Disconnected from Yourself? A Safe Space

00:33:55 I Am Your Guide

00:34:20 Need Direction & Resilience?

00:35:11 Meeting You Where You're At

00:35:25 Tools To Feel Better Now

00:36:29 Free Mindful Women's Toolkit (and resources for men)

 

Mark your calendars for April when the Mindful Women’s Toolkit drops—free for everyone, because healing’s for all of us. Life is short—find your meaningful moments. Thanks for being part of something bigger with us, soulies!

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EP 13: You Are More Than Your Roles: Reconnecting to Your Whole Self.