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When unexpected challenges arise, what tools help us process them without storing trauma in our bodies?
Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Kelly Gores, the creator of the HEAL documentary and host of the Heal with Kelly podcast. Known for bringing together some of the most respected voices in mind-body medicine, Kelly shares what it was like to put her own teachings to the test.
From navigating divorce to losing her home in a devastating fire, she opens up about how these experiences challenged her emotionally and spiritually—and how she leaned on the tools she’s spent years learning. Kelly and Katie explore the link between emotional processing and physical healing.
Key Takeaways:
- How your subconscious mind shapes your health outcomes
- Why unprocessed emotions can lead to physical illness
- Tools to regulate your nervous system during chaos
- The spiritual insights Kelly gained from plant medicine
- The power of somatic healing to release trauma
Chapters:
05:25 – From actress to healer, Kelly’s transformation
11:41 – The daily ritual that keeps Kelly grounded
15:02 – When her house burned down
28:24 – Kelly’s experience with 5-MeO-DMT (a powerful plant medicine)
36:49 – Why the cancer fears are more dangerous than the diagnosis
They discuss how the subconscious mind governs 95% of our behavior, and why many of us continue to recreate stress or illness despite knowing better. Kelly explains how meditation, nervous system regulation, and somatic healing helped her stay grounded during the most chaotic season of her life.
They also touch on the impact of collective narratives, particularly the fear that surrounds a cancer diagnosis and how these beliefs can shape our experience of illness.
Kelly shares her experience with 5-MeO-DMT, a powerful plant medicine often referred to as “the God molecule.” She describes it as a life-changing 30-minute journey that gave her a direct experience of divine love, surrender, and safety.This spiritual insight helped her reframe the loss of her home as a form of liberation, allowing her to release attachment to the past.
Kelly also introduces her upcoming docu-series, which will take the concepts from HEAL even deeper. The series will highlight real people, real trauma, and the courageous path of moving through emotions instead of around them.
They reflect on the rising rates of chronic illness and cancer, especially in younger people. They agree that this surge is no coincidence—it’s a reflection of a modern lifestyle overloaded with toxicity, disconnection, and emotional suppression.
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DISCLAIMER:
The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.
