In this deeply moving conversation, Diana sits down with John Acosta, founder of ZuluOne, to explore the healing power of Family Constellation Therapy and what it means to release what was never ours to carry. After attending his workshop at the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference, Diana knew John’s message needed to reach more people—especially those navigating generational trauma, codependency, and systemic burdens.

 What You'll Hear in Episode 76

• Why John named his organization ZuluOne and how it honors the spiritual roots of this healing work

• The true origin of Family Constellation Therapy and its connection to the Zulu tribe and Bert Hellinger

• How unresolved trauma and shame silently echo through families and generations

• A breakdown of how constellation sessions work—with real examples from John's personal story and live workshops

• What “we become what we reject” means in the healing process

• Why healing requires humility, choice, and grace, not just insight

• How John blends faith, science, and ritual to help others release inherited pain

• The powerful group healing ritual involving the Circle of Brotherhood and the passing back of 13 generations of pain

• A short guided meditation to ground the listener in gratitude for life and lineage

 Quotes to Remember

“We become what we reject.” – John Acosta
“It’s not therapy, it’s grace. That’s the only word for it.” – John Acosta
“I thought I was going to another lecture, and instead I witnessed sacred, embodied truth.” – Diana S. Rice
“Healing doesn’t start with fixing someone else—it starts with choosing to stop carrying what’s not ours.” – Diana S. Rice

 Resources & Links Mentioned

•  John Acosta's Website: https://www.zuluone.org

•  ZuluOne Podcast: Buzzsprout, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube

•  Contact to Book John: Cindy Biggs, CEO – cbiggs@zuluone.org

•  It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn – Amazon

•  Another Self (Netflix series on Family Constellations)

•  Encanto (Disney film featuring generational trauma themes)

•  John's Substack Essay: If I Was the Devil: How Trauma Keeps Us Divided – https://johnacosta.substack.com

 Connect with John

• IG: @zuluonepodcast

• Website: www.zuluone.org

• Book a session or host a workshop: Contact Page

• Read his newsletter: Systemic Newsletter on Substack

 Episode Reflection

This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t just happen in the mind—it happens in the body, in community, and in the spirit. John’s lived experience and spiritual humility invite us to look deeper at the systems we’re born into, and the ones we’re meant to restore.

Whether you’re a therapist, a cycle breaker, or someone hungry for healing, Episode 76 offers hope, tools, and a gentle nudge toward transformation.

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