SEASON 2, BONUS EP 14 - In this special episode, Caleb Maxwell steps in to uncover the heartfelt story behind Soul Care Healing with Gayle. Through raw vulnerability and inspiring reflections, Gayle shares how personal tragedies, family challenges, and a deep calling transformed her from a hairdresser of 25 years into a wellbeing mentor dedicated to helping others find peace and grace. Whether you're seeking resilience, healing, or simply a reminder that you're not alone, this episode offers a warm, relatable journey of turning pain into purpose. Content Warning: This episode discusses mental illness, addiction, and sudden loss, which may be sensitive for some listeners. In This Episode, We Cover: Uncover Gayle's journey from hairdresser to wellbeing mentor, sparked by 25 years of listening and personal trials. Feel the weight of tragedy and how it shaped Gayle's mission to help others heal. Learn why regrets matter and how addressing them early can change your life's end. Embrace emotional wellness through Gayle's approach of peace, grace, and resilience. Discover Soul Care Healing's offerings, from retreats to a free toolkit for all. Find hope in forgiveness, as Gayle shares her family's raw, redemptive story.   If today's episode resonated with you, take the next step and join The Toolkit – a free resource to help you deepen your self-discovery: https://courses.soulcarehealing.com.au/thetoolkit   Timestamps / Chapter Markers 00:00:17 Welcome & Introduction - Caleb takes over the podcast! 00:01:08 Gayle's Motivation for Starting Soul Care Healing 00:03:12 The "Reward" for Life's Challenges 00:03:30 Life Pulls The Rug - Finding Healing in Sorrow 00:05:07 People Sharing at the End of Life & Regret 00:06:49 Not a Good Counsellor - Finding the Silver Linings 00:09:41 Seeking Counsel & Prejudiced Advice 00:10:46 Healing is Yours to Share 00:11:54 What Is Soul Care Healing? 00:12:20 Peace and Grace - Where the Magic Is 00:15:06 How Can Soul Care Healing Show Up for You? 00:15:36 Emotional Health Impacts Everything 00:17:06 Thank or Regret Your Choices 00:17:30 God Gave Me a Sign - Writing the Book 00:19:21 Writing Transported Me Back - Emotional Challenges 00:22:00 Seeing the Soul Beyond Illness 00:22:39 Who Am I Not Caring? 00:24:55 The Truth Will Set You Free 00:28:35 Live a Life You're Proud Of 00:29:16 Grief is Space 00:31:17 Build Resilience to Flow Through Life 00:32:12 Meditation, Visualization, Journaling 00:33:10 Disconnected from Yourself? A Safe Space 00:33:55 I Am Your Guide 00:34:20 Need Direction & Resilience? 00:35:11 Meeting You Where You're At 00:35:25 Tools To Feel Better Now 00:36:29 Free Mindful Women's Toolkit (and resources for men)   Mark your calendars for April when the Mindful Women's Toolkit drops—free for everyone, because healing's for all of us. Life is short—find your meaningful moments. Thanks for being part of something bigger with us, soulies! Resources & Links: Soul Care Healing Website: http://soulcarehealing.com.au/ Soul Care Healing Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulcarehealing_ Soul Care Healing Facebook: http://facebook.com/soulcarehealing Email: hello@soulcarehealing.com.au Upcoming Resource: The Mindful Women's Toolkit (available in April) Gayle's Book: Launching June 5th – stay tuned for updates!   Loved this episode? Please SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW to keep the soul care vibes coming. We'd be over the moon if you'd leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps others find us and join this beautiful community.