What if trauma isn't only about what happened, but about what your body is still holding?

In this episode of Life Made Easier, Tiffany Hunter, PhD and Karen Janes, DClinPsy explore trauma through an energy healing perspective, offering a grounded and compassionate way to understand why past experiences can still affect us in the present. They discuss trauma as stored emotional energy in the body, a perspective often explored in energy healing and somatic approaches.

They describe trauma not only as big, obvious events, but also as smaller, repeated experiences that were never fully processed or supported. This stored energy can show up as feeling triggered, stuck, self-critical, anxious, or unable to move on, even when life seems stable.

Importantly, Tiffany and Karen explain that healing does not require knowing the full story, remembering what happened, or retelling difficult experiences. Trauma can be worked with even when memories are unclear or unavailable, because the body and energy system still hold the information.

They discuss resonance, triggers, and why pacing, safety, and the right kind of support matter when working with trauma. This episode offers a reassuring starting point for anyone who feels impacted by their past and wants a gentler, body-based way to understand what's happening.

In this episode of the Life Made Easier podcast, Tiffany Hunter, PhD, and Karen Janes, DClinPsy, talk about meditation and how so many people want the benefits, more calm, focus, and balance, but find it hard to stick with, especially when life feels so busy. We totally get it, which is why we explore simple, practical ways to make meditation quick, effective, and easy to fit into daily life. It doesn't have to be a chore! We share tips on creating a supportive space, using posture and gravity to help the body relax, and tuning into your energy. We finish with a short pendulum meditation you can try for yourself.

Reiki is widely loved by many people, and at the same time often hard to explain in clear, practical terms.

In this episode of Life Made Easier, Tiffany Hunter, PhD and Karen Janes, DClinPsy talk about Reiki, what it is, how it works, and why it can be such a supportive practice for relaxation and emotional balance.

They clear up common misconceptions while also honoring why Reiki resonates strongly for so many people. Tiffany and Karen explain Reiki in a grounded, accessible way, focusing on how it supports the body's natural capacity to settle, regulate, and restore balance, without requiring belief or special effort.

The conversation also touches on Reiki's role alongside trauma work, including why it can feel supportive for people who are overwhelmed or dysregulated, and why good training, ethical practice, and understanding its limits matter.

Most of all, this episode invites listeners to see Reiki as something available to everyone. You do not need to believe anything specific for Reiki to be helpful, and this conversation offers a clear, reassuring introduction to how Reiki can fit into everyday self-care.

This episode came out of the questions people keep asking.

In this episode of Life Made Easier, Tiffany Hunter, PhD and Karen Janes, DClinPsy work through a set of thoughtful, sometimes surprising questions gathered by producer Carol Smith from listeners and clients.

The conversation moves across energy healing, auras, emotions, overthinking, and everyday self-care, but without trying to cover everything neatly. Tiffany and Karen share real examples from their work, clear up a few misconceptions, and let the conversation go where it naturally wants to go.

Some parts are reflective, some are practical, and some are just honest about how messy and human this work can be. It's a relaxed, unscripted episode that gives a good sense of how they think about energy, emotions, and real life.

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Being told to "look for the lesson" or 'think positive' can start to feel unhelpful, especially when life is actually hard.

In this episode of Life Made Easier, Tiffany Hunter, PhD and Karen Janes, DClinPsy talk about toxic positivity and why always trying to look on the bright side can sometimes make things harder rather than easier.

They explore how the push to stay positive can lead to shame, disappointment, or a sense that you've failed when life doesn't go to plan. When uncomfortable emotions are dismissed or rushed past, people can end up feeling more alone with what they're experiencing, not less.

Tiffany and Karen make the case for allowing space for all emotions, including the ones we'd rather avoid, and explain why this is a healthy and necessary part of being human. Rather than rejecting positivity altogether, they talk about what a more balanced, compassionate approach can look like, one that stays connected to reality and supports real emotional movement.

This episode is for anyone who's felt pressure to "stay positive" when things were genuinely hard, and who's looking for a kinder, more honest way to relate to their inner experience.

What if the problem isn't you, but what you're surrounded by?

In this episode of Life Made Easier, Tiffany Hunter, PhD and Karen Janes, DClinPsy talk about how the energy of people and places can influence how we feel, often without us realizing it.

They explore the idea that our energy is semi-porous, meaning we naturally absorb information from our environment. The conversation introduces resonance, how certain people, spaces, or situations can amplify or drain us, and why some environments feel supportive while others feel overwhelming.

Tiffany and Karen share practical ways of noticing when something you're experiencing may not actually be yours, along with simple approaches to protecting and clearing your energy. They also talk about the importance of awareness and self-care, especially when navigating emotionally charged or challenging environments.

This episode offers a grounded perspective on environmental energy, helping you sort out what belongs to you and what doesn't, so you can feel steadier, more balanced, and less self-blaming in everyday life.

Ever wonder why you react the way you do, or why some people just feel easier to be around than others?

In this episode of Life Made Easier, Karen Janes, DClinPsy and Tiffany Hunter, PhD explore the four natural elements, earth, water, fire, and air, and how they show up in our personalities and energy.

They talk through the qualities of each element and how these patterns can influence how we think, feel, respond to stress, and relate to others. Rather than treating the elements as fixed types or labels, the conversation stays with the idea that most people carry a mix of all four, with certain elements showing up more strongly at different times.

Karen and Tiffany discuss why balance matters, what it can look like when one element dominates or is missing, and how understanding your own mix can lead to more self-awareness and stronger relationships. The episode offers a grounded, practical way to explore personality and energy through a familiar, nature-based lens.

Overthinking isn't just a habit, it's often a sign that something deeper is going on.

In this episode of Life Made Easier, Tiffany Hunter, PhD and Karen Janes, DClinPsy talk about what it feels like to be stuck in cycles of overthinking and why this is such a common experience.

They explore why we disconnect from the body, how emotional conflict, social pressure, and the need to get things "right" can keep the mind overloaded, and what that does to our sense of wellbeing. Rather than treating overthinking as a personal flaw, the conversation looks at it as a response to stress, uncertainty, and a lack of safety.

Tiffany and Karen talk about the importance of gently reconnecting with the body and the present moment, and why this needs to happen in ways that feel safe and supported. They share simple, grounding approaches that can help ease mental overload and restore a sense of balance.

This episode is for anyone who feels worn down by their thoughts and is looking for a kinder, more embodied way to come back into themselves.