In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes guest Amy Olmedo, who shares her powerful personal journey of overcoming adversity, including emotional abuse, traumatic injuries, and the search for purpose. Amy discusses how her experiences led her to create a nature sanctuary and retreat, emphasizing the healing power of community, nature, and spiritual connection. The conversation explores themes from Amy’s book, the significance of the white heron in her spiritual life, and her approach to holistic healing and personal Growth. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their authentic selves, find support in community, and seek healing through both nature and self-reflection. The episode concludes with Amy sharing how to connect with her and her ongoing work with honeybees and environmental stewardship.
Amy’s Bio and Contact Information
When I was young, I dreamed of the perfect life: marrying the best man, raising three beautiful children, becoming a doctor, and living happily ever after. But life had different plans. At first, I thought I had it all. But the person I once was seemed to slip away as time passed. I no longer recognized myself, or at least the version of myself I had created during that time.
In my mid-thirties, I sat by the pool with friends, watching our children play. According to everyone, we were living “the life.” Yet, an overwhelming dread washed over me. I thought, “If this is life, I don’t want it anymore.” I had been enduring emotional abuse, and I knew I needed to leave my Marriage, but I didn’t know how. When I finally gathered the strength to leave, the devastation that followed was unimaginable.
Then, a car accident nearly killed me, leaving me with Traumatic Brain Injury and physical pain, yet I appeared fine. I had to fight, hiding my struggles to protect my children. Over the years, I did my best to rebuild my life, but a second car accident left me broken again and suffering as my body was physically shutting down and I developed Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
In my forties, I longed for peace, wishing for release from the pain. Then, I stumbled upon a shamanic journey which renewed my spirit, and significantly altered my path in life. Through more struggles, I rediscovered my purpose. Nature became my sanctuary, and in my fifties, I understood who I was meant to be in this world.
White Heron, A Creation Story is the result of my embracing all of who I am, and all of my experiences through my journey back to my self. It is my story and a faithful companion for anyone on a journey of self discovery, healing and transformation. If you are looking for answers to questions yet unspoken, take a deep breath and look inside. You are the source of revelation.
🔗 Connect with Amy:
Website: WhiteHeron.us
Book: Available on Amazon
To connect with Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com and his author page psychologyprofessorandminister.com
