Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women

Healing Through Joy and Curiosity

Episode Summary

In this episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick-Ass Women, Liz Brohan sits down with healer and lifelong learner Debbie Pietruszka for a powerful conversation about healing through curiosity, joy, and spiritual exploration. After the sudden loss of her husband, Debbie chose to transform grief into growth, embracing meditation, energy healing, and intuitive practices inspired by Edgar Cayce. From Moon Lodge gatherings to past-life insights, Debbie shares how openness to new experiences can reconnect us with purpose and inner peace. This inspiring episode explores how choosing curiosity over fear can spark joy, deepen self-awareness, and open unexpected paths to healing and fulfillment.

Episode Notes

In this solo-hosted episode of Words of Wisdom from Kick‑Ass Women, Liz Brohan welcomes healer and lifelong learner Debbie Pietruzka for a deeply personal conversation about healing through curiosity and joy. Debbie shares her remarkable life journey—from 41 years as an occupational therapist to becoming a certified Healing Touch practitioner, hypnotherapist, aromatherapist, and leader of women’s circles.

The conversation turns poignant as Debbie reflects on the sudden loss of her husband at age 45 and how that life-altering moment pushed her to choose between remaining in grief or embracing life as a “free spirit.” Through spiritual exploration, meditation, and unexpected experiences like Moon Lodge gatherings, Debbie began rediscovering joy and purpose.

She also discusses her work with past-life regression and intuitive readings inspired by the teachings of Edgar Cayce, explaining how understanding patterns from past lives can help people grow spiritually and emotionally in the present. Debbie shares fascinating stories from her own regressions and client readings, exploring ideas such as “old souls,” soul lessons, and how curiosity can open new paths to healing.

Ultimately, Debbie’s message is simple but powerful: joy doesn’t magically arrive—you must choose to seek it. By staying open, embracing curiosity, and trusting life’s serendipity, we can transform pain into growth and live more fully aligned lives.

Resources & References Mentioned

1. Edgar Cayce – The “Sleeping Prophet” known for intuitive readings and the concept of accessing the Akashic Records
2. The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore by Alan Cohen
3. Akashic Records – Spiritual concept described as a universal “book of life”
4. Healing Touch – Energy-based therapeutic approach Debbie practices
5. YMCA – Where Debbie spent decades teaching swimming and water exercise

Highlight Quotes

1. “Joy doesn’t arrive all at once. It shows up in sparks—moments of curiosity that slowly reopen your life.”
2. “You can choose to live in grief forever… or choose to become the free spirit you were meant to be.”
3. “When you stay curious about life, the universe has a funny way of opening doors you didn’t even know were there.”