Hola Familia, welcome back to another transformative episode of Fire & Butterflies! 🦋✨ In this episode I’m joined by the incredible Melissa Brunetti, host of the Mind Your Own Karma: The Adoption Chronicles Podcast and a certified Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery® Practitioner. In this raw and real conversation, Melissa opens up about her journey as an adoptee and the deep pain that comes with having her identity stripped away from birth. After years of being a compliant adoptee, Melissa found herself in her 40s, feeling like she was dying—both physically and emotionally. That’s when she discovered the life-changing power of Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery®, which not only saved her life but also helped her reclaim her true self. Now, through her advocacy work and private practice (Somatic Healing Journeys), Melissa helps adoptees and others uncover their own "healing combination" and address the trauma stored in their bodies, fostering deep, transformative healing. 🌿💫 In this episode, Melissa shares her powerful story of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. Her Chisme for our listeners? Don’t wait for a hero—you are your own hero. 🦸‍♀️🔥 About Melissa Brunetti: Melissa Brunetti is a certified Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery® Practitioner, host of the Mind Your Own Karma: The Adoption Chronicles Podcast, and a published author featured in the groundbreaking book Adoption and Suicidality. Her deep conviction that life’s obstacles are stepping stones to discovering one’s true purpose has led her to advocate for and with adoptees, offering hope to those wrestling with identity, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Through her private practice, Somatic Healing Journeys, Melissa helps others on a path of self-discovery and lasting healing. ✨

Somatic Healing Journeys Website Somatic Healing Journeys TikTok Mind Your Own Karma-The Adoption Chronicles Podcast Mind Your Own Karma Website Mind Your Own Karma Facebook Mind Your Own Karma Instagram Mind Your Own Karma YouTube 💬 In this episode, we dive into: Melissa’s journey of adoption and identity loss The life-altering discovery of Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery® How trauma is stored in the body and how to release it for true healing Melissa’s mission to help adoptees and others reclaim their identities And the powerful reminder that we are all our own heroes 💖 ✨ Be sure to subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs to hear this! Don’t miss this beautiful conversation about reclaiming your identity and healing through mind-body connection. 💫 #AdoptionStory #SomaticHealing #SelfDiscovery #HealingTrauma #MelissaBrunetti #Podcast #MindfulImagery #FireAndButterflies #HealingJourney #BeYourOwnHero #SpiritualAwakening #MentalHealth #MindBodyConnection #PodcastLife #AdopteeHealing #AdoptionJourney