About this episode

Heather Ann Ferri joins Michael Herst to discuss healing, identity, and the stories we choose to rewrite in our lives.

In this cinematic and deeply human conversation, Heather Ann Ferri joins Michael Herst at the Mediterranean table to explore healing, identity, trauma, and the stories we carry — and the ones we choose to rewrite. Heather shares her powerful journey through childhood trauma, chronic illness, spiritual awakening, and the lifelong work of reclaiming the self. Together, she and Michael dive into the emotional patterns we inherit, the cultural forces that shape us, and the rituals that help us return to wholeness. This episode blends vulnerability, wisdom, and grounded storytelling — offering listeners a moment of reflection, connection, and the reminder that healing is not a destination, but a relationship with ourselves. Topics We Explore: • Healing trauma & emotional patterns • Identity, heritage & personal evolution • Chronic illness & spiritual awakening • Rewriting your story • Returning to wholeness • The cultural forces that shape us • The power of presence, curiosity & story About the Show: One More Thing Before You Go is a cinematic interview podcast exploring culture, identity, creativity, food, travel, and the stories that shape who we become. Hosted by…

People in this episode

Host: Michael Herst

Guest: Heather Ann Ferri

Topics covered

• Healing trauma
• Identity
• Personal evolution
• Chronic illness
• Spiritual awakening
• Rewriting your story
• Cultural forces

Keywords

• healing
• trauma
• identity
• chronic illness
• spiritual awakening
• personal evolution
• cultural forces
• storytelling

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