Decide to Heal

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047What happens when your faith is strong but your soul is still breaking?In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with Priscilla Marie Lopez, a wife, mother, and content creator who went from burnout and emotional collapse to rediscovering herself through faith, courage, and deep inner healing. Priscilla opens up about the pain of childhood trauma, her father’s absence, the pressure of success, and the moment she realised she was “dealing” with her wounds, not healing them.We talk about what it takes to rebuild when everything feels lost, your peace, your marriage, your identity, and how true healing only begins when you surrender control and let God meet you in the mess. This isn’t just a story of struggle; it’s a testimony of redemption, motherhood, and spiritual renewal.If you’ve ever faced burnout, family wounds, or faith fatigue, this conversation will speak to your soul. Watch this episode to see how real healing begins.Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Key moments of this interview:0:00 The Post That Changed Everything3:13 My Journey From Pain to Purpose6:02 How Childhood Trauma Shaped Everything9:49 Finding God Again Through Motherhood11:37 The Day My Family Fell Apart14:17 When Suppressing Pain Stops Working17:58 Physical Burnout Meets Emotional Collapse22:14 Breaking the Christian Stigma Around Therapy26:22 When Healing Feels Too Heavy to Continue30:33 Speaking Truth That Heals Relationships34:13 The Holy Spirit’s Role in Healing37:39 The Awareness That Brings Emotional Freedom41:20 His Words That Healed My Heart45:54 Finding Joy After Letting Go49:12 Learning to Slow Down and Breathe Again52:07 My Message to Every Woman Still HurtingSocial Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoachTikTok: @theballercoachLinkedIn: Alejandra CrisafulliWebsites: Discover more at https://www.theballercoach.com/Connect with Priscilla Marie Lopez:Instagram: @priscillamarielopezTikTok: @pmarielopez

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047Ever feel like you’ve tried every self-help tool, read every book, and still feel lost? In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with my dear friend and past client, Rochelle Pfeiffer, to share her incredible journey from self-help burnout to full surrender in Christ. Rochelle opens up about her struggles with perfectionism, her resistance to faith, and the powerful breakthrough she experienced through the 180 Method and a life-changing healing retreat.Here’s what we cover in this episode:Rochelle’s journey from New Age spirituality to a deep relationship with JesusHow perfectionism and self-reliance kept her stuck and how she broke freeThe life-changing moment at the retreat that transformed her faithWhat it looks like to surrender your business, relationships, and life to GodHow obedience and trust in God lead to true freedom and peaceIf this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs hope today. Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share so more people can experience the healing they’ve been searching for.Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Key moments of this interview:0:36 Meet Rochelle Pfeiffer5:20 When Self-Help Isn’t Enough9:32 Misunderstanding Jesus13:38 The 180 Method Explained15:38 When Desperation Leads to Breakthrough19:58 Boldly Speaking the Name of Jesus24:16 The Power of Christ-Centered Healing28:13 Breaking Free From Perfectionism33:50 Building God’s Kingdom, Not Ours38:44 Giving God the Provider Role45:55 Choosing Abstinence Until Marriage48:45 Living Fully for ChristSocial Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)Connect with Rochelle Pfeiffer:Instagram: @itsrochelleolivia (https://www.instagram.com/itsrochelleolivia/)TikTok: @itsrochelleolivia (https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrochelleolivia) 

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047If you’ve ever wrestled with trust, struggled to let go of control, or felt scared to truly surrender, this episode is for you. I open up about why trust feels so hard, how control masquerades as safety, and why surrender is the key to lasting healing.Here’s what you’ll discover:✨ Why trust and surrender must go hand-in-hand for true freedom✨ The surprising childhood moments that shaped your “trust muscle”✨ How control drains your peace, presence, and intimacy with God✨ Practical ways to release anxiety and loosen your grip on outcomesThis conversation is raw, biblical, and deeply personal, an invitation to stop hiding, hand your fears to God, and step into real healing.If this episode speaks to you, like, comment, subscribe and share it with someone who needs a reminder that God is good and trustworthy. Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Key moments of this interview:00:00 Why Trust and Surrender Feel Impossible02:48 The Hidden Moment Your Trust Was Broken06:12 The Cycle of Self-Doubt That Follows You Into Adulthood10:18 How Broken Trust Spills Into Marriage, Work, and Faith14:15 Why Control Is a False Safety Net18:04 The Generational Cycle of Distrust22:53 Shame: The Emotion That Makes Us Hide25:54 Trust Without Surrender = Anxiety in Disguise28:55 A Powerful Picture of Letting Go30:16 Your Invitation to Practice Trust and SurrenderSocial Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047At 48, I’ve felt the weight of hormone shifts, chronic fatigue, and the overwhelming noise of conflicting health advice. That’s why today’s conversation with Elsa Martin hit so close to home. Elsa isn’t just a functional nutritionist; she’s walked through fire. From being told she’d live with chronic pain and rheumatoid arthritis forever to completely transforming her health by healing the root cause, her story is one of fierce determination, faith, and freedom. In this episode, we talk about the silent suffering so many women carry, the power of food as medicine, and why blindly trusting a “normal” blood test result might be keeping you stuck. Elsa’s wisdom is deep, her spirit is contagious, and her story is the reminder we all need: you don’t have to settle. Healing is possible. Hope is real. And your story isn’t over yet. This one will stay with you. Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Key moments of this interview:0:00 Joined by Elsa Martin1:48 God Uses Your Journey for Your Destiny5:15 The Power of Food to Heal9:24 Medication Isn’t Always the Only Option12:52 Women Over 40: A Whole New Body16:35 Every Bite Is a Choice: Fight or Feed Disease22:50 Slay the Sugar Dragon25:30 The Power of Mindset in Healing30:12 Making It Simple for Busy Women32:24 Where to Find Elsa MartinThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Ready to go deeper? Watch my free 24-minute masterclass to learn how over 5,000 women have broken emotional cycles and started healing at the root—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Click the link here - https://www.allen.systems/optin-alejandracrisafulli63381047In this deeply raw and personal episode of Decide to Heal, I open up about a moment of vulnerability that nearly broke me, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I recently faced a health challenge that knocked me down, leaving me grieving the loss of the body I once knew and feeling the weight of not being able to show up for the people I love, especially my husband. But in that pain, I was reminded of a powerful truth: healing isn't passive. It requires participation, active engagement, and a willingness to face the discomfort that comes with growth. As I walk through this season of my own healing, I share the lessons I've learned along the way and invite you to join me in choosing healing, not just when we're at rock bottom, but as a lifestyle. If you're ready to stop surviving and start truly healing, this episode is for you. Let's walk through it together. Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Key moments of this interview:0:00 Purpose of Healing4:06 Real Struggles with Physical Health6:42 The Impact of Health on Relationships9:58 Prioritizing Health Over Excuses14:02 Healing is a Partnership with God16:36 Understanding the Root Cause of Healing19:12 The Decide to Heal Program21:09 Final Words of EncouragementThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with the incredible Amanda Soukoulis, a sister in Christ with the purest heart and the kind of wisdom that stops you in your tracks. From the moment we met at a speaking event, I knew she carried something special. Today, Amanda shares her powerful journey of battling chronic health issues, being dismissed by traditional medicine, and ultimately reclaiming her health through functional nutrition and deep spiritual alignment.We talk about how symptoms are often signals of deeper misalignment, the emotional roots behind food choices, and her beautiful three-step healing framework: Uncover, Uproot, and Unleash. If you’re a high-performing woman running on fumes, this conversation will hit home.Amanda’s story is a reminder that healing is possible and often starts with listening to your intuition and saying yes to the deeper work. I can't wait for you to hear this one. Key moments of this interview:0:00 Who is Amanda Soukoulis5:22 The frustration of being dismissed by traditional medicine10:52 How long-term issues can lie dormant before triggering13:09 Food as a coping mechanism17:04 High-performer habits and the impact of snacking23:28 The link between functional nutrition and sleep29:18 How mold enters the body and impacts health32:09 Is your “fresh” coffee hurting you?37:46 Body, soul, and spirit are all connected39:42 Where to find AmandaThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠This episode might ruffle some feathers, but that’s okay. I didn’t start Decide to Heal to keep things comfortable. I started it to tell the truth. And the truth is, affirmations aren’t the answer we’ve been sold. In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why these feel-good phrases often leave us feeling more exhausted than empowered. We’ll talk about what Scripture actually says about healing, faith, and surrender and why true transformation doesn’t come from positive thinking but from releasing control and letting God lead. If affirmations have ever left you feeling like you’re still not enough, even after repeating them a hundred times… this one’s for you. I promise, you’re not broken. You’re just being invited deeper. Into trust. Into truth. Into peace that can’t be earned, only received. DM me the word Heal on Instagram @theballercoach to start your own 180 Method journey. Let’s walk into healing, together. Key moments of this interview:0:00 Why This Episode Might Ruffle Feathers1:00 The Truth About Affirmations2:30 The Bible’s Take on Healing4:00 Why Affirmations Fall Short6:00 The Exhaustion of Self-Managed Survival7:30 The 180 Method: Healing at the Root8:30 Surrender: The Heart of Real Healing10:00 Jesus Healed Through Relationship, Not Ritual11:45 The Mustard Seed Faith12:45 Agreement Over Affirmation14:00 The Invitation: Stop Striving, Start Healing15:00 DM "HEAL" for a Complimentary SessionThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with my friend and transformational teacher, Rudi Riekstins, a man whose presence alone reminds you of your worth. We go deep into what it really means to remember who you are, not through a self-help book or a high-ticket coach, but in the stillness of your own presence. Rudi opens up about hitting rock bottom after achieving everything the world says should make you happy. We talk about chasing validation, breaking cycles, and how true power lies not in what we own, but in what we align with. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling empty despite “having it all.” If you’ve been trying to fill the void with things, people, or praise, this is the moment you’ll want to sit with. It’s honest. It’s freeing. It’s what healing actually looks like. Mediation link: https://rudiriekstins.com/meditationsCommunity link: https://community.rudiriekstins.com/community-f208ec82-066a-4c38-a174-1636c10716c3Key moments of this interview:0:00 Meet Rudi Riekstins3:42 The Moment Everything Changed10:24 A Wound from Childhood13:04 The Worth Trap We All Fall Into18:05 Focused Thought Shapes Reality21:33 Michael Jackson, Divine Creativity & Alignment26:33 Presence, Awareness & Your True Self30:04 Redefining Success38:04 The First 20 Minutes That Shape Your Day46:07 Free Gift: The Mood ElevatorThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠This conversation cracked me open in the best way. I sat down with my dear friend, Tiffany Peterson, speaker, coach, powerhouse woman of faith, and we went deep. We talked about what it really means to surrender. Not the defeated kind of surrender, but the kind that asks us to trust when we can’t see, to let go of control, and to choose intimacy with God over comfort and certainty.We shared how faith has reshaped our work, our identity, our leadership, and how living in alignment with God’s purpose changes everything, including how we sell, serve, and show up.This episode is for the woman who’s been hustling for her worth. For the one who’s afraid to leave what’s familiar. For anyone longing to come home to the truth.Come join us in this sacred space. There’s so much love and healing waiting here for you.Key moments of this interview:0:00 Opening & Warm Connection4:55 Life Doesn't Go As Planned8:40 Finding God Outside of Religion12:00 The Cost of Staying in Your Comfort Zone18:50 Our Addiction to Control21:00 The Equation of Freedom27:10 Healing Is a Journey, Not a Destination30:00 How Spirituality Connects to Sales33:00 The Real Meaning of Sales40:45 Fear Around Selling & Showing Up44:20 The Power of PracticeThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠In this episode, I get real about something that’s been coming up again and again with my clients and in my own walk with God: identity. For years, I tried to find my worth in self-help, achievement, relationships, and performance. But none of it lasted. What I’ve come to understand is this: identity rooted in anything other than God will never satisfy the ache to be seen, known, and loved. We walk through the seven false identities we often cling to, how they quietly shape our lives, and how healing begins not by getting rid of them, but by returning to the truth: you are a daughter of God. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of proving your worth, this conversation is for you. It’s deep, honest, and hopefully, a wake-up call to start healing by owning your story and returning to who He already says you are.Key moments of this interview:0:00 Opening Reflection3:40 Why Self-Help Falls Short9:20 Everything Has an Identity13:30 The 7 False Identities We Wear21:40 Where These False Identities Come From26:45 Why You Can’t Just Get Rid of the Identity29:00 How Healing Leads to Identity31:10 Return to Who God Says You AreThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠This one struck a deep chord. In today’s episode, I sit down with my dear friend Lori for a vulnerable conversation about marriage, disconnection, and the messy middle of trying to heal together. Lori shares how her relationship hit a wall, even after years of growth and doing the work. She opens up about feeling critiqued, shut down, and bitter… and how one honest, soul-baring conversation shifted everything. But healing doesn’t end with a breakthrough, it continues with the daily decision to show up differently. Together, we unpack how Lori was unconsciously playing the victim, why speaking your truth matters, and how childhood wounds shape adult relationships. This episode is tender, honest, and so relatable if you’ve ever felt stuck in the same patterns, waiting for the other shoe to drop.You’re not alone in this. And you’re not powerless. Let’s decide to heal, one honest moment at a time.Key moments of this interview:0:00 Who is Lori4:50 The truth-telling moment that changed everything8:00 Alejandra identifies the two core issues13:00 Realization: Lori is playing the victim17:00 The Golden Key: “The way I relate to myself…”22:00 Unpacking childhood origins of self-worth issues28:00 A real-life example: the turkey burger argument34:00 How his wound also fuels the conflict40:00 The croissant of trauma: healing in layers45:00 The two ways to heal49:00 Taking her power backThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠There’s a conversation we have to have, one that’s been stirring in my heart and showing up again and again with clients, coaches, and even in my own life: the difference between being nice and being kind. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a pattern so many of us are stuck in, people-pleasing, overgiving, self-silencing, and how it's often disguised as "niceness." But true kindness? It’s bold. It’s honest. It’s biblical. Jesus didn’t play nice, He spoke truth with compassion and authority. And we’re called to do the same. If you’ve ever felt stuck in relationships, held back in business, or exhausted from carrying everyone else’s comfort, this conversation is for you. Let’s stop tiptoeing. Let’s start transforming. You’ll walk away with clarity, conviction, and maybe even a little courage to make the shift from being liked… to being impactful.Key moments of this interview:0:00 Coach Training Reflection1:40 What’s the Difference Between Kind and Nice?5:35 Was Jesus Nice or Kind?8:55 How Niceness Blocks Your Growth12:25 Understanding Emotional Hijacking16:45 Kindness Requires Humility and Authority21:05 Are You Using Niceness to Protect Yourself?23:50 Action Step: Make the Shift from Nice to KindThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠In this deeply vulnerable episode, I sit down with my dear friend and 180 Method coach, Angie, someone whose quiet strength is only matched by her honesty. What started as a conversation about building her coaching business became something much deeper: the heartbreaking reason she’s struggled to show up fully. For the first time, Angie shares the childhood experience that left her feeling like a fraud, and the silent shame she's carried for decades. Together, we uncover how unhealed wounds from the past quietly sabotage our present and why real healing isn’t just about taking action, but grieving what’s been buried. If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling unseen, unheard, or unworthy… this one is for you. You’ll see the power of truth-telling, the gift of tears, and the courage it takes to finally speak the words that were once silenced.Key moments of this interview:0:00 Divine timing and delay2:00 Angie introduces herself7:00 The power of specificity in healing13:30 The exhaustion of action without healing16:00 Angie reveals the core wound20:00 The healing power of being believed27:00 Speaking truth without damaging relationships32:00 Root wound: not being believed as a child36:00 “It’s easier to accept the label than fight it”41:00 Shifting trust from self to God46:00 The difference between intention and expectation49:00 The real business block was emotionalWanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

In today’s episode of Decide to Heal, I’m diving deep into a topic that’s been stirring my heart lately: control. Inspired by a recent reel from Mel Robbins and my own personal experiences, I share why so much of what we call "control" can actually keep us stuck, exhausted, and disconnected from God’s power. I get real about my own struggles with needing to control everything, my thoughts, feelings, outcomes, and how it led me to burnout and heartbreak. But there’s a better way. A freer, more life-giving way rooted not in control, but in trust, self-control, and choice. This conversation is raw, honest, and I believe it will meet you exactly where you are today. If you're tired of just "dealing" and you're ready to step into true healing, this episode was made for you. Let’s walk through it together.Key moments of this interview:0:00 Introduction to the Episode3:00 Mel Robbins' "Let Them" Reel6:30 The Biblical Perspective on Control and Trust10:30 The Emotional Fallout of Control14:30 Control vs. Self-Control: The Crucial Distinction18:00 Importance of Distinctions: The Door Metaphor24:00 Dominion, Power, and Sovereignty According to Genesis27:00 The Real Answer: Choice Over Control30:00 Final Reflection and TakeawaysWanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

In this episode, I sit down with two incredibly brave souls, Gina and Gary, a couple I had the honor of coaching through my 180 Method for couples. Their story is one of healing, hard truths, and deep transformation. This was Gina’s fourth marriage and Gary’s second, and by the time they found me, they were on the brink of walking away. They’d tried therapy. They felt stuck. They felt unseen. But what happened next was powerful. They turned the mirror around. They stopped trying to fix each other and started doing the inner work. We talk about the pain of not being heard, the power of releasing expectations, and how real healing begins with a decision. If you’re in a marriage that feels more like roommates than soulmates, or if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing it all wrong, this one’s for you. Their honesty will move you. Their growth will inspire you.Key moments of this interview:00:00 Meet Gina & Gary, A Story of Redemption3:30 Blended Family, Broken Cycles7:00 “You just have to deal with it.”12:00 “The less I felt heard, the louder I got.”16:00 Childhood Wounds & Core Beliefs20:00 Gina's Truth: “I have to be right.”22:00 Core Memories & Different Realities27:00 Acceptance of Who They’re Not30:00 “This isn't a magic fix.”34:00 “You will repeat the cycle.”Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

This episode came straight from the heart, fresh off a powerful coaching call that hit me hard. I know you struggle with this, because every human being does: the self-sabotaging behaviors we repeat over and over without even realizing it. Whether it’s perfectionism, control, avoidance, or something else, these patterns once kept us safe... but now they’re quietly killing our joy. I’m breaking down the real reason we stay stuck and why traditional self-help completely misses the mark. You don’t need to work harder to fix yourself. You need to heal the trigger. In this episode, I walk you through the 180 Method and show you the path to freedom, the kind that reconnects you with your true self and with God. It’s time to break generational cycles and stop being at war with your own behaviors. Let’s get honest. Let’s go deep. And most importantly… let’s heal. Key moments of this interview:0:00 The Cycle You’re Stuck In4:45 Outward vs. Inward Behaviors8:45 Why You Didn’t Choose These Behaviors11:00 Feeling Unsafe = Learned Behaviors16:35 “It Saved You Then. It’s Killing You Now.”20:50 The Trigger is the Real Problem24:45 The Ego Won’t Let Go Easily28:00 Real-Life Client Story31:40 The Invitation to HealWanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

This episode was a long time coming, and now I understand why. The timing wasn’t just perfect, it was divine. I sat down with the incredible Michelle, a woman whose heart, honesty, and healing journey moved me deeply. What started as a random moment sitting beside each other at an event turned into a connection that would unfold years later in this episode. Michelle opens up about the loss of her mother, the attachment she carried, and how the fear of being alone silently shaped her life, her business, and her identity. We talk about surrendering, ownership, generational healing, and how our deepest fears can quietly run the show, until we decide otherwise. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, rejection, or feeling responsible for everyone’s happiness but your own, this one’s for you. Michelle’s story is proof: healing doesn’t come when we want it, it comes when we’re ready.Key moments of this interview:0:00 The Unexpected Meeting3:00 Grieving Her Mother7:00 The Core of the Attachment12:00 Fear of Being Alone14:45 Learning from Her Mother’s Patterns17:00 How It Affected Her Business21:30 Avoidance, Rejection, and Safety24:00 The Deep Root of ‘Alone’28:30 Childhood Fears Surface36:00 Teaching Her Kids the Same Fear43:30 “Make Yourself a Liar”45:00 A Whole New DirectionWanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Thank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

This one’s just you and me. And I’m not holding back. In this episode, I open up about the real difference between a choice and a decision, and how one keeps us stuck while the other sets us free. I share a vulnerable part of my own journey, one that cost me a lot, but ultimately brought me the healing I didn’t even know I was searching for. If you’ve ever found yourself cycling through the same patterns, doing “all the right things” and still feeling stuck, I need you to listen. True healing doesn’t happen by accident. It begins the moment you decide. Not when it’s convenient. Not when it’s easy. But when you finally surrender your ego and reconnect with the One who knows you best. This is the foundation of healing. And maybe, just maybe, it’s time for you to decide, too.Key moments of this interview:2:00 The difference between a choice and a decision4:00 Why decision-making is so hard10:00 The burned hand analogy13:00 The airplane example: Trust after decision19:00 The true path to decision: Surrendering your ego22:00 Alejandra’s vulnerable confession28:00 The moment she knew she had to tell him30:00 Healing that followed the decisionThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)

Healing isn’t just a process, it’s a decision. And sometimes, that decision is made over and over again until it finally sticks. In this episode of Decide to Heal, I sit down with the incredible Crystal Langi, a woman who has walked through deep pain, wrestled with her own worthiness, and ultimately chosen to heal fully, completely, and unapologetically.Crystal opens up about her journey through personal transformation, the resistance she faced, and the moment she truly decided to step into her healing. We talk about addiction, identity, and the fear of leaving behind the version of ourselves we’ve always known. Most of all, we dive into the power of surrender, what it means to trust yourself, trust God, and step boldly into the life He has called you to.If you’ve ever felt stuck between healing and fully stepping into your purpose, this one’s for you.Key moments of this interview:2:00 How Alejandra and Crystal Met4:50 The Turning Point in Her Healing Journey12:00 The Role of Addiction in Emotional Avoidance19:00 Defining What It Means to “Change the World”23:00 Facing the Fear of Letting People Down30:00 The Root Fear: Going Back to Who She Used to Be34:00 The Importance of Trust and Surrender39:00 Healing the Inner Child44:00 Embracing the Gift of Multipassionate Purpose51:00 Final ReflectionsThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)Connect with Crystal Langi:IG - @gutsygalcrystal (https://www.instagram.com/gutsygalcrystal/)Website - (www.gutsygalcoaching.com) 

Healing isn’t about coping. It’s about deciding to go deeper, to unearth the patterns keeping you stuck, and to finally break free. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and former client, Dr. Jennifer Cilino-Folks, a licensed clinical psychologist turned life coach, to talk about what real healing looks like.Jen’s journey is powerful despite her background in psychology, she found herself drawn to coaching, seeking a spiritual approach that therapy couldn’t always provide. We dive into the real difference between therapy and coaching, why ownership (not affirmation) is the key to transformation, and how fear keeps us running in circles.This conversation will challenge what you think you know about healing, and if you’ve ever felt stuck despite doing “the work,” this episode is for you.Tune in, reflect, and most importantly, decide to heal.Key moments of this interview:0:00 Intro to Dr. Jennifer Cilino-Folks2:00 Jennifer’s Passion for Helping Others7:30 How We Met at a Retreat in Costa Rica13:00 The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching18:00 Trauma Explained: What It Really Is26:00 Fear vs. Healing: Why Fear Keeps You Stuck30:00 High-Performing Women and Mental Health37:00 The Deep Dive: How the 180 Method Works45:00 How Coaching Differs from Self-Help49:00 Healing Through God, Not Just SelfThank you for tuning in to The Decide To Heal podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more messages of healing and transformation.Wanting to be coached, guided, and mentored by Alejandra Crisafulli live here on the podcast? Fill out the application here -⁠ https://the180methodcoaching.com/alejandra-consultation⁠Social Media & Contact Information:Instagram: @theballercoach (https://www.instagram.com/theballercoach/)TikTok: @theballercoach (https://www.tiktok.com/@theballercoach)LinkedIn: Alejandra Crisafulli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandracrisafulli/)Websites: Discover more at (https://www.theballercoach.com/)Connect with Dr. Jennifer Cilino-Folks:IG - @cilinofolks (https://www.instagram.com/cilinofolks) LinkedIn - Jennifer Cilino-Folks (linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cilino-folks-5771488)Websites - (the180methodcoaching.com/jennifer-consultation)