At just four years old, Cathy Marie Morton survived third-degree burns over 80% of her body, enduring 19 graft operations. Her story didn’t end there—she later survived 20 years of domestic violence. Despite unimaginable trauma, Cathy chose to transform her pain into purpose. Today, she is a Reiki Master, life force harmonizer, and emotional alchemy specialist, helping others reclaim their strength and healing. ✨

In this episode, Cathy opens up about pivotal turning points in her recovery and learning to feel safe in your body after trauma. 💛 We also explore the tools and practices that supported her journey, from physical healing to spiritual growth, and her mission to give back to the survivor community.

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Meet Our Guest

At the age of 4, Cathy Marie Morton survived third-degree burns over 80% of her body, enduring 19 graft operations. Later, she also became a survivor of domestic violence at the hands of her father for 20 years. Her determination to survive and heal led her on a path of transformation—becoming a Reiki Master, life force harmonizer, and emotional alchemy specialist. Cathy merged her metaphysical knowledge and survivor story in her book “A Healer Forged in Fire.” Today, she continues to guide others in their healing, embodying resilience and hope.

Links

👉 Visit Cathy’s website: https://cathymariemorton.com/

👉Watch Cathy’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CathyMarieMorton

👉Visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org 

👉Visit the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence: https://nrcdv.org 

👉 Get Cathy’s book “A Healer Forged in Fire” here: https://www.amazon.com/Healer-Forged-Cathy-Marie-Morton/dp/B0FJZQMHP1

👉 Learn more and register for Phoenix World Burn Congress 2025: https://events.phoenix-society.org/PWBC2025 

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