Our Season 1 Spring Re-Release continues, and for the month of May, we're revisiting conversations all about finding peace in your Present. We're kicking things off with Hero Jacques in this Acupuncture 101 masterclass!

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Physical and emotional memories from past experiences often manifest as tension, pain, or other symptoms. Achieving peace with the ancient healing practice of acupuncture can help release these suppressed memories and restore balance within the body.

In this episode, Hero Jacques Depardieu talks about the difference between spirituality and religion, how faith can change you, and the role spirituality can play in the darkest times. Jacques is nationally board-certified in acupuncture and traditional Chinese pharmacology and has been practicing for over 25 years.

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and a bit about our guest today, Jacques Depardieu
• [05:10] What is acupuncture, and why people reach out to Jacques
• [07:24] What happens in a typical acupuncture session
• [12:37] How needles in acupuncture facilitate and support healing
• [16:27] How Jacques has seen people heal from acupuncture
• [19:49] The moment Jacques realized he wanted to pursue acupuncture
• [24:11] The biggest challenge Jacques faced going all into acupuncture
• [26:35] How acupuncture helps women heal and reconnect with themselves
• [29:53] Ways you can get into your body and start healing
• [31:41] Wrap up and end of the show

Let’s Connect!

Jacques Depardieu

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Chandler Stroud

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We're back with another special, Spring re-release! Take a listen to our very first conversation with Hero Rev. Lizzie.

In April, we explored past episodes that dealt with ... well, the Past! Stay tuned for May, when we'll revisit conversations centered around finding peace in the Present.

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Spirituality and religion provide a framework for understanding the divine through patterns of prayer, rituals, and community support that help us navigate both the ordinary and extraordinary moments. Whether through the solace of personal meditation or the solidarity of communal worship, these practices can ground us and bring us closer to understanding our place in the world and our relationship with the divine.

In this episode, Hero Rev. Lizzie McManus Dail explains the differences between spirituality and religion, how faith can change you, and the role spirituality can play in the darkest times. Lizzie is passionate about the evangelism of a God who makes each of us for joy, which is why you might see her doing silly dances and talking about church history on Instagram and TikTok with her over 70K followers.

What You Will Learn

• [05:49] What spirituality is and how it differs from religion
• [07:28] How spirituality helps when navigating grief and difficult times
• [15:10] The complaint prayer to finding peace
• [17:57] Why God didn’t intervene in that tragic experience
• [21:43] How spiritual conversations help us reconnect with ourselves and find peace
• [29:03] Lizzie's turning point to becoming an ordained priest
• [37:36] About Jubilee church and the work Lizzie does as a priest
• [42:06] How to be more spiritual in your life through the Ignatian examination

Let’s Connect!

Rev. Lizzie McManus Dail

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Chandler Stroud

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This week’s re-release comes from our newest Hero, Moylan Ryan! Moylan joined our team of Heroes in March 2025, and we’re thrilled to revisit our first conversation where he shares an introduction to Rolfing and the powerful, often unexpected ways it can shift how you move, feel, and show up in your body.

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What if the way you move—how you stand, walk, and even breathe—could unlock a deeper sense of freedom and alignment? Rolfing, a powerful form of structural integration, offers a profound way to release tension, improve posture, and reshape both body and mind. It helps break free from restrictive habits, allowing for greater ease, fluidity, and presence in everyday life.

Hero Moylan is originally from Ireland, where he trained as a somatic psychotherapist, but eventually relocated to the US over two decades. Moylan recognizes Rolfing's structural integration as a profound means of bringing deep change to one's psychology, a reshaping of both neural and fascial plasticity. Moylan has a private practice as a somatic therapist in Tempe, Arizona, where he offers all things structural integration, neurodynamic breathwork, and movement education as integral parts of his healing process.

What You Will Learn

• [05:33] Why people seek Moylan’s guidance and expertise
• [08:28] What Rolfing is and what happens in a session
• [16:51] The recipe of Rolfing’s 10 successive sessions and their restorative power
• [31:57] How Moylan creates a sense of safety and connection in Rolfing session
• [31:57] What intrigued Moylan about Rolfing and how he got started
• [40:03] The most surprising lesson Moylan has learned from healing others
• [43:44] Empowerment: Re-embodying yourself and planting seeds of consciousness
• [48:45] The value Aikido presents and what makes it unique
• [50:02] Simple Rolfing practices that you can try at home

Let’s Connect!

Moylan Ryan

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Chandler Stroud

Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

Happiness Academy is now Healing Heroines, a signature space for women who are ready to feel more grounded, more peaceful, and more aligned — inside and out.

Download a complimentary Healing Roadmap to discover our Past, Present, and Possible framework.

Want personalized guidance for your healing journey? Book a call with Chandler!

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